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Festival Calendar
Festivals in Bihar
4 festivals across Bihar — organized by month
May
Buddha Purnima
Bodh Gaya
The holiest day in Buddhism — celebrating Buddha birth, enlightenment, and death. Thousands gather at Mahabodhi Temple.
October
Rajgir Dance Festival
Rajgir
Classical dance festival at Rajgir's natural amphitheater surrounded by 5 hills. Performers from across India.
November
Chhath Puja
Patna
Bihar biggest festival — 4-day sun worship on Ganga ghats. Standing in water at dawn offering arghya to rising sun. Massive and ancient.
December
Meditation Retreat Season
Bodh Gaya
International meditation retreats at monasteries around Mahabodhi Temple. Zen, Vipassana, Tibetan traditions all represented.