Bihar | बिहार

Rishi and Ocean are the proud son and daughter of two big, loving Bihari families. Deeply rooted in their shared heritage and family values, their bond is a beautiful celebration of tradition and togetherness. This wedding isn’t just about two people—it’s the heartwarming union of two families, united by the same rich culture and love.

जहाँ मिट्टी बोल उठती है,
वहाँ जनम लेता है प्यार का गीत।
बिहार की हर राह पर,
बसी है मोहब्बत की रीत।

रामधारी सिंह ‘दिनकर ‘

Bihar’s story stretches over 3,000 years—a timeless embrace between land and legacy. As one of the world’s oldest inhabited realms, its soil whispers tales of ancient civilizations and sacred beginnings. It is here, beneath the tender shade of the Mahabodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, that Gautama Buddha found his eternal light, and where the gentle spirit of Jainism first blossomed. Bihar has cradled mighty dynasties whose echoes still linger in the winds. Come, let us wander together through the poetic heart of our motherland—a land woven with culture, faith, and history that stirs the soul.

Over centuries’ sweep, Bihar stood tall—
Where mighty dynasties rose, then would fall.
A crucible of spirit, knowledge, and fight,
Its soul ignited freedom’s bright light.
Woven deep with history’s sacred thread,
A land where the past and future wed.

Madhubani Paintings

Madhubani art is the soul of Bihar painted in vibrant hues — where every brushstroke tells a story of nature, mythology, and timeless tradition.

Madhubani paintings, also known as Mithila art, are a vibrant folk art form originating from the Mithila region of Bihar. Characterized by intricate patterns, bold colors, and themes drawn from nature, mythology, and daily life, these paintings are traditionally created using natural dyes and pigments. Celebrated for their storytelling and cultural significance, Madhubani artworks beautifully capture the spirit and heritage of Bihar, preserving centuries-old traditions through every brushstroke.

Land of the Buddha

About 2,500 years ago, in the ancient land of Bihar during the 5th and 6th centuries BCE, a young prince named Siddhartha sat beneath the sacred Mahabodhi Tree—and the world changed forever. This was the heart of the mighty Magadha Empire, a realm of rising power and culture. It was here that Gautama Buddha, in his quest for truth and peace, awakened to profound wisdom—sparking a spiritual revolution that would echo across centuries and continents.

Home of Ancient Dynasties

In the cradle of Bihar’s ancient soil, mighty dynasties rose like the dawn—each weaving their own legend into the tapestry of time. The Magadhas laid the empire’s strong roots; the Mauryas, with Ashoka’s compassionate heart, spread wisdom’s light far and wide. The Guptas painted a golden era of art and intellect, while the Palas guarded the flame of learning and faith at Nalanda’s hallowed halls. The Senas, with their devotion, added vibrant hues of tradition and culture. Together, they crafted a timeless saga—where power met poetry, and history danced with myth.

Chatth Puja

You cannot speak of Bihar without the sacred whispers of Chhath Puja—a ritual so ancient that even the sands of time have forgotten its first dawn. Bihar, the spiritual heartbeat of India, cradles not just the birth of civilizations, but the very evolution of humanity’s soul. Amidst its timeless landscapes, Chhath Puja rises serene and radiant—a luminous homage to the sun god himself, where devotion dances with dawn’s first light, and the earth breathes in sacred gratitude. It is a sacred embrace of gratitude and renewal, honoring the sun’s life-giving light that sustains all existence.