Bihar

lake

Pond is believed to be the site of the Karanda tank mentioned in Buddhist text as the Karanda kanivapa where the Buddha used to take his bath. A park near Rājagaha so-called because it was surrounded by a wall of bamboo (veḷu).

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.

festival · livestock

Puppy market in Sonepur cattle fair. 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.

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.

festival · livestock

Cows in Sonepur Mela. This mela is the biggest cattle fair in India. The Sonepur Fair is the only one where such a large number of birds are sold. A wide variety of animals and dogs are also brought to the fair for sale.

Bihar·highway

अपनी ट्रेन पर चढ़ने से पहले अंतिम क्षण में खरीदारी के लिए यह एक बेहतरीन स्थान है। पटना जंक्शन भारतीय राज्य बिहार की राजधानी पटना का एक प्रमुख रेलवे स्टेशन है। शहर के मध्य में स्थित यह पटना की सेवा करने वाला मुख्य रेलवे स्टेशन है। यह भारतीय…

river · industry

A site of illegal sand mining at Pahleja Ghat of Gandaki River in Sonepur, Bihar. Sonepur is a town in the Indian state of Bihar, situated on the banks of the River Gandak in Saran district in the Indian state of Bihar.

festival · ceremony

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

Birds of different varieties (mostly Budgerigars) being sold at Sonepur Cattle Fair, Bihar. The Sonepur Cattle Fair or Malegaon Mela is held on Kartik Poornima (the full moon day) in the month of November in Sonepur, Bihar, on the confluenc…

temple · village

Hindu temple in a village, Bihar. Colorful temple with shades of orange and golden on it. Carvings can be seen on the outer walls of the temple, such as 'Shesh Naag', 'Gada of Hanuman', 'Snake of Shiva'.

festival · livestock

Sonepur Mela in Bihar, Patna. The Sonepur Cattle Fair/Mela or Harihar Kshetra Mela is held on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Karthik in Sonepur, in the Saran district in the northern part of Bihar.

festival · livestock

Almost every type of pet or animal is sold and bought at Sonepur, Asia's largest cattle fair. The most important of attractions is the sale of buffalos, elephants and horses, all beautifully decorated for sale.

temple · river

Glimpse of the entire Bodhgaya complex and entry gate to the Shechen monastery in Bihar. Pilgrims in large number visit the Bodhgaya to offer prayer and seek blessings from Lord Buddha.

temple · river

Hariharnath Mandir in Sonepur 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 H…

livestock · festival

Various wooden products for sale during the Sonepur Cattle Fair in Bihar. The Sonepur Cattle Fair or Malegaon Mela is held on Kartik Poornima (the full moon day) in the month of November in Sonepur, Bihar, on the confluence of river Ganges…

river · ceremony

People gather for a funeral service at the cremation ground in Soneour, Bihar. Sonepur is a town in the Indian state of Bihar, situated on the banks of the River Gandak in Saran district in the Indian state of Bihar.

livestock · festival

Going to the exotic and entertaining Sonepur Fair is really a unique experience for the visitors. it is considered as the largest human carnival in the world when it comes to the sale of cattles.

river

Variety of fresh and live fish for sale at a market near Naksha Chowk in Hajipur, Bihar. See how it is stored. From the river to your plate.

street food

Women sell 'Liangfen' which is also known as laping by Tibetans, is a spicy cold noodle dish served as a Tibetan street food during Kalachakra festival in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India.

river · snow

A Bihari man makes Ghewar on his cart during the annual Sonepur Mela in Bihar. Making: Take a big bowl and pour ghee to it followed by 8-10 ice cubes. Whisk them together until ghee converts into cream like consistency.

festival

Tea seller in Sonepur Mela. Nothing like hot tea unstrained with lots of tea leaves in it! Add sugar, flies and a dirty cup, and you have the perfect brew! People in the mela enjoy the tasty food and tea in sonepur.

festival · livestock

Glimpse of Sonepur mela, where crowd gather in large number. It is considered as the largest human carnival in the world. Giant wheel, toy train and joy ride can be seen at the mela.