What is Bihar traditional food

 What was Bihar famous for?

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.

 

Why is Bihar important?

In Ancient and Classical India, the area that is now Bihar was considered the centre of political and cultural power and as a haven of learning. From Magadha arose India's first empire, the Maurya empire, as well as one of the world's most widely adhered-to religions: Buddhism.

 

How would you describe Bihar?

Bihar, state of eastern India. It is bounded by Nepal to the north and by the Indian states of West Bengal to the northeast and Uttar Pradesh to the west. In November 2000 the new state of Jharkhand was created from Bihar's southern provinces and now forms the state's southern and southeastern borders.

 

What is the main culture of Bihar?

Present Bihar is dominated by a mixture of hindu and muslim religious culture and rituals. Other religions like buddhism, jainism and sikhism, though deeply associated with the past of Bihar , don't have much influence at present.

 

Why should I be proud of Bihar?

Birthplace of 10th Sikh- Guru Gobind Singh. The first president of India Dr Rajendra Prasad was from Bihar. It is the second most important state that produces a large number of IAS officers. World's first republic is located in Bihar – Vaishali

 

Why is Bihar famous for IAS?

Biharis are the backbone of Indian administrative machinery. Almost every district in India has a DM or SP, who belongs to Bihar. Bihar accounts for nearly 450 out of total 5,500 IAS officers in the country. One in 10 bureaucrats shaping the destiny of India in North or South Block is from Bihar.

 

Why is Bihar now attractive place for the tourists?

Bihar one of the most sacred place of various religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism & Islam, Many tourist travel to Bihar to visit their pilgrimage.

 

 

 

What is Bihar traditional food?

Litti and Chokha is a popular delicacy of Bihar. It is also consumed in Jharkhand, parts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Nepal. Litti is a dough ball made up of wheat flour. It is stuffed with a mixture of sattu with spices, onions, ginger, garlic, lime juice, carom seeds and herbs.

 

What is famous dress of Bihar?

The traditional dress of Bihari people consists of dhoti-kurta for men and saree for women. The effects of western culture have also affected the lives of the people of Bihar as western shirts and trousers are becoming popular among the both rural and urban male population and salwar kameez for women in Urban Bihar.

 

Is Bihar famous for silk?

Bihar is the largest producer of tassar silk in India. There are three varieties of silk produced and woven in the state: tassar, mulberry and eri silk. Bhagalpur is the paradise for tassar weaving.