Santhal paintings, a vibrant and colorful expression of art, come from the Santhal tribe—one of India’s oldest and largest indigenous communities. Found primarily in the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Bihar, the Santhals have crafted a unique artistic style that mirrors their daily lives, traditions, and spiritual beliefs. Despite the charm and cultural […]Read More
Folk music has always been an integral part of India’s cultural and social heritage, with each region having its own unique musical traditions. Bihar, a land steeped in history and tradition, has a rich folk music culture that reflects the daily lives, struggles, and joys of its people. Among these traditional forms of music, Charwa […]Read More
Jhumar, also known as Jhumair, is an age-old Indian folk dance form deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of states like Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Bihar, and West Bengal. This dance is an embodiment of the spirit of celebration, unity, and connection with nature. Originating among the Indo-Aryan ethnic groups of Chotanagpur, particularly the Sadan […]Read More
Bodh Gaya, a quiet town in Bihar, India, may not seem all that different from other small towns at first glance. But for Buddhists and many spiritual seekers around the world, it holds an extraordinary significance—it’s the very place where Siddhartha Gautama, the man who became the Buddha, achieved enlightenment. This humble location is not […]Read More
India is a country which is rich in cultures, languages, and traditions, where every form belongs to an ancient tradition and folk arts. Even in the midst of North Indian culture primarily Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, people have long been enjoying a heart soothing non film music form of Kajri. But at the present society […]Read More
A Buddhist mahavihara, i.e., a great monastery located in ancient Magadha, present-day Bihar, was widely considered to be among the most efficient learning centres of the ancient world. It is often considered to be the world’s first residential university. The university was known to have operated for over a thousand years ranging from 427 CE […]Read More
Also termed the Mahaparv, Chhath Puja is one of the most prestigious festivals of Hinduism celebrated mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal. The festival venerates the Sun God (Surya) and his sister, Chhathi Maiya, both being icons of life, wealth, and healing. It is a four-day festival characterized by stringent rituals, […]Read More
Santal, a group of indigenous people who live in parts of India, especially in places like Jharkhand and West Bengal. However, along with these two states, they are also found in other states like Odisha, Bihar, Assam and Tripura. This community is so vastly spread out that, they are found in Bangladesh and Nepal too. […]Read More
Anga was an ancient kingdom, one of the sixteen Janpadas and the Indian subcontinent. Its capital was Champa, which can also be known as Malini, it was considered one of the greatest cities of the 6th century. It was located in the east of Magadha, which was also considered its rival. It was famous for […]Read More
North-eastern India’s Magadha, an ancient kingdom, was once located in what is now the state of Bihar. Between the sixth and eighth centuries after the Common Era, it served as the foundation for several larger kingdoms or empires. The strategic location of Magadha in the Ganges (Ganga) River valley, which allowed it to dominate communication […]Read More