Among other festivals the Shravani Mela of Sultanganj is
of great importance. Shravani Mela is organised every year
in July-August. Bihula-Bishari Puja of Anga region also
is a great festival of Bihar.
Apart from Chhath, all major festivals of India are celebrated
in Bihar, such as Makar Sankranti, Sarasawati Puja, Holi,
Id-ud-Fitra, Id-ud-Joha (Bakrid), Muharram, Ram Nawami,
Rath yatra, Rakhi, Mahashivaratri, Durga Puja, Divali, Laxmi
Puja, Christmas, Mahavir Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, and several
other local festivals as well.
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