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Bihar Tourism
Bihar travel and tourism features a large number of tourist destinations spread in various parts of the state. It is located in northern India along the eastern Gangetic Plains. Bihar has a significant place in the cultural history of India for being the birthplace of Buddhism and Jainism. Tourists can encounter some of the finest Mughal and Hindu architectural expertise in this place. The ideal time for travelling in Bihar is between October and March when the weather remains salubrious.
The culture of Bihar can be traced through its various handicrafts and festivals. Bihar is known for its bamboo works, potteries, leather products, wall hangings and applique work. The Mithila and Madhubani paintings are important artworks of the place. Festivals like Chatth Puja, Bihula, Mahavir Jayanti, Buddha Jayanti and other Hindu festivals are celebrated in Bihar with extreme enthusiasm. During Holi, people sing typical songs called Phagua. Bihar also possesses a rich theatrical culture. Various forms
of theatre, which have roots in the state, are Bihula-Bisahari, Sama-Chakeva, Reshma-Chuharmal and Dom-Kach
There are also a large number of pilgrimage centres in Bihar. They are divided into Buddhist and Jain circuits.
Some of the Buddhist pilgrimages are:
  1. Patna
  2. Rajgir
  3. Bodhgaya
  4. Nalanda
  5. Vaishali
  6. Vikramshila
  7. Kesaria
  8. Lauriya Nandangarh
  9. Aurangabad
Some of the Jain pilgrimages are:
  1. Masar
  2. Arrah
  3. Bisram
   
   
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