Buddha was born, attained enlightenment and passed away, all on the same full moon day of April/May, of the Vaisakhi Poornima, one of the most beautiful full moon nights in the year,is celebrated with fervid joys as Buddha Jayanthi, in Bihar.

On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Jayanti Buddhist from all over the world congregate at BodhGaya and Rajgir to celebrate the birth of Lord Buddha.

Bihar has been a holy land for the Jains as well, two major Jain festivals are celebrated here - Mahavir Jayanthi at Parasnath Hill in April and Deo Deewali, which commemorates the final liberation of Lord Mahavira. Unique in Bihar is Chhath Puja, or worship of the Sun God.

The most famous celebrations are at the sun temple in Baragaon near Nalandha, where new paddy, sweets and fruits are offered in worship.

Traditional Indian festivals of Ramnavami, Dassehra, Diwali and Holi are also celebrated with great extravaganza in Bihar.

Bihar is an eastern state in India and it shares the passion and zeal of celebrating the established and spiritual fairs and festivals of India with the rest of the country. Fairs and festivals have always been an essential part of life in Bihar.

These festivals are popular occasions for social communication and enjoyment for the people of Bihar.

In the ancient times, Bihar was under the influence of the Vedic religion. There are captivating myths and legends connected with the foundation of the fairs and festivals.

Some of the festivals in Bihar are of religious nature attracting pilgrims from the remotest corners of the country, and some festivals exhibit the cultural wealth of the state, vivacious in multitude of colors and forms.

Many of the festivals are linked with the lifestyle of the people, change of seasons and harvesting.

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