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Litti Chokha
Litti Chokha is a part of Bihari cuisine. It is a traditional food eaten in Bihar. You can eat it by making it for lunch, dinner or on holidays. Litti is stuffed with sattu (roasted gram flour) and some special spices and is served with brinjal chokha or ghee.
Malpua
If you ever go to visit Bihar in future, then definitely eat Malpua. This is a dish made in North India. It is very tasty and the method of making them is very easy. Malpua is also eaten with Rabri and Kheer and is also known as Kheerpua.
Malpua is prepared from a combination of refined flour, milk, banana, grated coconut, cashews, raisins, sugar, water and green cardamom fried in ghee.
Dalpuri
The first name that comes to mind in reference to the traditional food of Bihar is Dalpuri. It ...
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An Abode of Peace! : The word ‘Bihar’ is originally derived from the Sanskrit and Pali word ‘Vihara’ meaning abode. Buddhist monks inhabited most of the regions surrounding the state.
Say No to Violence! : The idea of non-violence originated from Bihar around 2,600 years ago. The Great Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavir were propagators of this thought.
Birthplace of Two Religions! : Bihar is the origin of the two biggest religions in the world, namely Buddhism and Jainism.
World’s Oldest University! : Nalanda library was set on fire by the army of Bakhtiyar Khilji. The library was believed to hold 9 million manuscripts and took 3 full months to burn down into ashes.
The Oldest Hindu Temple! : The Mundeshwari temple in Bihar is known as the oldest Hindu temple in India. The temple is...
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Bihar is the state which gave two important religions to the world - Buddhism and Jainism. Bihar has developed over the years as a rich historical place with diverse culture and tradition.
Nalanda in Bihar
Possibly the oldest university in India, Nalanda is an important place to visit in Bihar. It is believed that the last and most famous Jain Tirthankara, Mahavira, spent 14 monsoon seasons here. Buddha is said to have given a speech near a mango orchard in Nalanda. The fame of this education center was to such an extent that the famous Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang visited and stayed here for at least two years. Even so, the glory of this place was such that another famous Chinese traveler, Ai-Tsing lived in Nalanda for almost 10 years. Today most parts of Nalanda in ruins but th...
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No Comments History Of Bihar
Bihar is a famous historical state located in the eastern part of India and its capital is Patna. The name Bihar originated from the word Vihara, the place of residence of Buddhist monks, which is addressed in its Apabhramsa form Bihar instead of Vihara.
Bihar is currently the 13th state in India in terms of area. With the separation of Odisha in 1936 AD and Jharkhand in 2000 AD, Bihar has progressed on the basis of agriculture and its intellect.
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Siwan. NDA-backed candidate and JD (U) general secretary Sangeeta Yadav has been elected Zilla Parishad president for the second time in a row. In the election of ZIP president held in the presence of District Magistrate Amit Kumar Pandey on Monday, Sangeeta Yadav defeated her nearest and only rival Mahagathbandhan supporter Asha Devi and captured the prestigious seat of the district board.
Sivan. NDA-backed candidate and JD (U) general secretary Sangeeta Yadav has been elected Zilla Parishad president for the second time in a row. In the election of ZIP president held in the presence of District Magistrate Amit Kumar Pandey on Monday, Sangeeta Yadav defeated her nearest and only rival Mahagathbandhan supporter Asha Devi and captured the prestigious seat of the district board. On the ot...
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No Comments Zeeradei – Birthplace of India’s first president Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Situated about 13 km from the district headquarters,zeeradei is known as the birthplace of India’s first president Dr. Rajendra Prasad,who was later conferred Bharat Ratna. Popularly called Rajendra babu by his friends and followers, Dr Prasad was a symbol of simplicity,truth and dedication.
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In Thawe block there is an old temple dedicated to Goddess Durga popularly known as “Thawe wali Mata”. It is believed that “Thawe wali Mata” fulfill the wishes of her devotees. This temple is also famous for a peculiar tree, the botanical family of which has not yet been identified. The tree has grown up like the cross. Various legends are prevalent in connection with the idol and the tree. A big fair is annually held here in the month of Chaitra (March -April).
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Name – Khuda Baksh KhanDate of Birth – 2nd August, 1842Birth Place – Ukhai, Siwan BiharDate of Demise – 3rd August, 1908
He was born in village Ukhai, 6 k.m. from Siwan district on 2nd August 1842 in his parental house. The ancestors of Khuda Baksha were in service of King Alamgir. They were doing the work of book keeping and writing records of the kingdom.
His father was a famous advocate in Patna. He was very fond of collecting hand written books and he was spending big part of his income on purchasing such books. His father brought Khuda Baksh to Patna from Ukhai. He passed his matriculation with very good marks from the Patna High School in 1859. His father sent him to Calcutta for higher studies. But he could not adjust himself to the new environment and he often had health prob...
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No Comments Maulana Mazharul Haque (1866 – 1930) was a prominent Indian Muslim leader, scholar, and educationalist during the pre-independence era
Name – Maulana Mazharul HaqueDate of Birth – 22nd Decemeber, 1866Birth Place – Brahmpur, Patna, Bihar
Mulana Mazharul haque was born on 22 dec.1866 in village Brahmpur, Thana Maner of Patna district. He got lot of land donated to him by his relatives and settled in villageFaridpur of district Siwan in 1900.
He constructed a home in the village and named it ‘Ashiana’. Pandit Motilal Neharu in 1927, Smt. Sarojani Devi in 1928, Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya, K.F. Nariman, Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad visited his house ‘Ashiana’ in Faridpur. He was the only son among the three children’s of Sheikh Amedullah. The names of his sister were Gafrunisha and Kaneej Fatma. His father was a rich landlord.
He got his primary education from a Maulvi at home. He passed his matriculation from Patna Collegia...