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Patna — host of Chhath Puja

Festival · BIHAR

Chhath Puja.

November (Kartik Shukla) · Patna

Bihar biggest festival — 4-day sun worship on Ganga ghats. Standing in water at dawn offering arghya to rising sun. Massive and ancient.

Why it mattersBihar's defining festival — millions stand in rivers at dawn to worship the sun

Going for this? Patna in November

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November Patna during Chhath Puja is one of India's most powerful experiences. Millions gather at the Ganges ghats at sunrise and sunset, offering prayers to the Sun God. The devotion is staggering.

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Getting there

Elevation
53 m
Nearest airport
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport
Nearest railway
Patna Junction

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Where to stay in Patna

  • Hotel Maurya

    ₹2,000–5,000
    mid-range · Patna city

    Best mid-range option in Patna. Good base for Nalanda/Rajgir day trips.

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Where to eat

  • Takshila

    Legendary
    Hotel Chanakya, Beer Chand Patel Path · ₹₹₹

    Signaturetakshila ae raan

    The ae raan needs an hour's notice — call ahead or order it as you sit down. The biryani is dum-cooked and the rice doesn't reheat well; avoid the lunch leftover round at 3pm.

  • Tandon's

    Legendary
    Patna University area · ₹

    Signaturekesar peda

    The chandrakala is fragile — eat in-store the same day rather than packing for travel. Laung latika sells out by mid-evening on weekends.

  • Chourasiya ji ki Purani Litti Dukan

    Legendary
    Station Road, New Market · ₹

    Signatureghee-dipped sattu litti

    Open 11am-7pm. Cash only. The cart sets up against the wall — there is no seating; eat standing or take to the parked car.

  • Spice Court

    Legendary
    Hotel Maurya, South Gandhi Maidan · ₹₹₹₹

    Signatureahuna mutton

    Order from the Bihari section, not the continental — it's the kitchen's distinctive work. Lunch service runs 7:30am-4pm and dinner 7:30-11pm with a closed window in between; the gap traps walk-in tourists.

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What else to see in Patna

  • Takht Sri Patna Sahib

    One of five Sikh Takhts — birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh. Sacred pilgrimage site with ornate architecture.

    gurudwara
    1-2 hours

  • Bihar Museum

    Modern museum with galleries spanning from Mauryan era to modern Bihar. Interactive displays and children's gallery.

    museum
    2-3 hours

  • Golghar

    Giant beehive-shaped granary built in 1786 by the British. Climb 145 steps for panoramic Patna views.

    monument
    1 hour

  • Kumhrar (Pataliputra Ruins)

    Excavated ruins of the ancient Mauryan capital Pataliputra. 80-pillar assembly hall from 3rd century BC.

    monument
    1 hour

  • Mahavir Mandir

    One of the most visited temples in Bihar. Dedicated to Hanuman. Known for prasad and charitable works.

    temple
    30 min

Other festivals in November, elsewhere

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