Bihar

river · temple

Hariharnath Mandir in Sonpur is also known for the famous temple of shree Hariharnath and the site of the battle of Gaj-Grah and rescue of the former by Hari During Kartik Purnima Ganga Snan or ceremonial bathing in the Ganges is held by Hi…

Tourists eating meals together and having a good time at at an open air cafe in Bodhgaya during 32nd Kalachakra in 2012.

Group of monks sitting around the kitchens and warm themselves, while other gives a helping hand in the kitchen during Kalachakra at Bodhgaya in Bihar.

temple

Yellow and orange marigold flowers laid in rows outside Mahabodhi Temple. The temple area is entirely decorated with prayer flags for Kalachakra festival in Bodhgaya, Bihar where Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment.

festival · livestock

The Sonepur Cattle Fair or Malegaon Mela is held on Kartik Poornima in the month of November in Sonepur, Bihar, on the confluence of river Ganges and Gandak.

livestock · railway

Sonepur a small town located in the distirct of Saran, Bihar is famous for hosting one of the largest cattle fair in Asia know as the Sonepur Mela. The Mela attracts large number of tourists from across India and abroad.

bazaar · architecture

Indians weighing and packing fish at Hajipur's whole sale fish market in India's state of Bihar. Hajipur is the headquarters of Vaishali district of Tirhut Division - (Tirhut) in Indian state of Bihar.

bazaar · architecture

Fish being packed in thermocol boxes to keep them fresh at Hajipur's whole sale fish market in India's state of Bihar. Hajipur is the headquarters of Vaishali district of Tirhut Division - (Tirhut) in Indian state of Bihar.

bazaar · architecture

View of Hajipur's whole sale fish market in Bihar. Hajipur is the headquarters of Vaishali district of Tirhut Division - (Tirhut) in Indian state of Bihar. It is famous for producing bananas, and has a modern railway zonal office.

railway

Rescue operations after a train got derailed in Bihar. Survivors being taken to hospital for treatment.

politics

Viewer discretion advised due to possible graphic content. At least 25 people were killed and 133 injured in roof and wall collapse in Bihar after a high intensity earthquake rocked several parts of the country and Nepal.

crafts

Workers weaving cotton durries and curtains. The weavers of Bihar have been practicing their trade for centuries. Among their products in common use are the cotton dhurries and curtains.

livestock · festival

People in large number gather to be a part of the Sonepur Cattle Fair. It is one of the world largest cattle fair.

livestock · festival

Cows decorated for sale at the Sonepur fair. Sonepur mela is one of the largest cattle fair in Asia. Animals and birds are lined up for sale at the fair in Bihar.

ceremony · festival

Durga Puja is widely celebrated in the Indian states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Odisha, Tripura and West Bengal, where it is a five-day annual holiday.

festival · livestock

People in large number visit the Sonepur fair. Stalls selling various eatable items, goods are set up at the fair, Bihar - India.

festival · flowers

Here's a space dedicated to those who are interested in herbs. A herb garden that has a bit of everything. From mustard seeds to wheat. A small sample of what you will find at this annual in Sonepur, Bihar.

temple

Featured in this video is Shri Mahavir Digambar Jain Temple at Vaishali, the ancient city in the state of Bihar, India.

railway · festival

Panoramic view of Sonepur railway bridge from one of its ends. Sonepur a small town located in the district of Saran, Bihar is famous for hosting one of the largest cattle fair in Asia know as the Sonepur Mela.

Indian sweet dish Jalebi is being made at a roadside shop in Bihar. One can see the mixture of flour is being pored in a spiral shape and fried in hot oil then these fried spirals are soaked in the sugar syrup and served.

lake

Indian boys take bath in a pond in Lehariasarai in Darbhanga district of Bihar. They dive into the water from a cemented surface and swim underwater. One of them takes a dip in the water.

ceremony · flowers

Street vendors sell Kalash of copper on the streets of Bihar during the festival of Durga Puja. One can see a street vendor sells the Kalash while holding the umbrella in the other hand.

bazaar

Bihari men buy agricultural products from the stalls at Sonepur agricultural exhibition organized by the agriculture department of the government of Bihar. Seed shops, fertilizer shops and food stalls can be seen.