Bihar has a rich cultural heritage. The predominant themes are from the myths and legends of Hinduism. The Hindu deities, Lord Rama and His consort, Seeta, and Lord Shiva and His consort, Parvati, form the main theme of folk paintings. Bihar, a land of many Buddhist Monasteries is also known as 'The Land of Buddha'.
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.
History of Bihar
Mythology
Hindu mythology has a dominant role in enriching Bihar with ancient tradition. Both the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata Architecture of Bihar
In the historic period, Bihar’s Neolithic and other prehistoric men passed down their art tradition to their descendants Tradition & Culture of Bihar
Bihar’s history is very vast and will require an entire article to give every detail. Taking a cue from the brief history above Language of Bihar
Hindi is the dominant and official language of Bihar. Urdu is also in wide use in 15 districts, making it the second official language Art & Craft of Bihar
The myths and legends in association with the state have been a great source of influence for the artists of Bihar since the old days Dance and Music of Bihar
Bihar has a stronghold in the field of performing arts also. Folk songs, folk dance, and classical music are part of the rich culture of Bihar Festivals of Bihar
Bihar has a range of celebrations for which the people keep anticipating and preparing annually. The most famous festivals of Bihar are- 1 Traditional Dress of Bihar
Traditionally Indian clothes are saree for women and dhoti-kurta for men. Clothes indigenous to Bihar are often in bright colours Bihar Cuisine
A wholesome experience of culture is incomplete without cuisines particular to that culture or place Occupation in Bihar
For a long time, agriculture has been the backbone of Bihar’s economy Bihar has a rich cultural heritage. The predominant themes are from the myths and legends of
Hinduism. The Hindu deities, Lord Rama and His consort, Seeta, and Lord Shiva and His consort, Parvati, form the main theme of folk paintings. Bihar, a land of many Buddhist Monasteries is also known as 'The Land of Buddha'.
Bihar – Culture And Tradition
- History Bihar’s history can be traced back to the Prehistoric Period and is very ancient. The earliest history can be traced to the Hindu epic of Ramayana. ...
More itemsBihar's culture is a vibrant mosaic of traditions, art forms, and religious practices. With captivating folk dances like
Jhumar and Jat-Jatin, and historical gems like Nalanda, Bihar proudly displays its rich heritage and enduring cultural values.
Bihar is a state in eastern India divided by the Ganges river, an area which was once an important center for culture and learning.
A Neolithic settlement has been discovered at Chirand which contains rock paintings similar to those found in Spain's Altamira and France's Lascaux regions.
The tradition of painting has been handed down from generation to generation in the families of the Mithila and Bhojpur regions mainly by women.
Painting was usually done on walls during festivals, religious events, and other milestones of the life cycle, like birth, Upanayanam, and marriage.
Other styles of this region include Tikuli, Manjusha, and Patna kalam.
