Bihar Culture

Languages In Bihar

Hindi, Maithili and Urdu are the official languages of the state, whilst the majority of the people speak one of the Bihari languages – Bhojpuri, Magadhi, etc.

Festivals :

Chhath is the major festival that is celebrated in Bihar. Festivals are part of the Bihari lifestyle. The festivals like Saraswati Puja, Eid-Ul-Fitr, Eid-Ul-Adha, Muharram, Rath Yatra, Rakhi, Maha Shivaratri, Diwali, Durga Puja, etc. are celebrated here grandly.

Dance of Bihar :

Infact, dance, festivals, fairs, etc. are part of the Bihari culture. The people of Bihar have preserved their rich tradition for centuries. Pitrapaksha Mela, a major event, takes place at Gaya in Bihar. Jhijhian, Jat-Jatin, Kajari, Sohar-Khilouna, Holi, Jhumeri, Harvesting, etc. are the major dance events that are celebrated in the state.

Crafts in Bihar :

Madhubani paintings are famous in the state. These were done by the village ladies of Mithila with vegetable dyes on the walls. These paintings are famous in some other parts of the country too. The state is also famous for other things like bamboo artifacts, wooden toys, leather goods, etc. too. The state is famous for the export of leather footwear in large quantities. Some villages in the state are known for home made toys.

Foods Types in Bihar :

The traditional cooking medium is mustard oil. Khichdi, a broth of rice and lentils seasoned with spices and served with several accompanying items, constitutes lthe mid-day meal for most Hindu Biharis on Saturdays. The favourite dish among Biharis is litti-chokha. Litti is made up of sattu and chokha is made of smashed potatoes, tomatoes, and brinjals.

Some famous cuisines of Bihar are ka ZfraniHalwa, Biharee Kabab , Qemamee Sawee, Yakhnee Biryanee, Naan Rootee, Shami Kabab, Nargisi Kufte, Shabdeg, Motton Biryani, Shaljum Gosht, Baqer Khani and Kuleecha.