Madhubani art
Originating from Mithila region, this ancient folk art (also Mithila painting) is done with fingers, twigs, and natural dyes. Themes of mythology, nature & social events.
Traditionally painted on walls during festivals, now on canvas worldwide. Women-led art form that empowers villages. You can watch live demonstrations in villages around Madhubani district.
Chhau dance
Bidesiya theatre
Sujani embroidery
Manjusha art
Folk songs
🎎festivals & living traditions
Chhath Puja
The festival of Sun God, celebrated on riverbanks. Fasting, holy dips, and evening offerings (arghya). Unique to Bihar Jharkhand.
Durga Puja
Durga puja in bihar is a vibrant five days festival Shashthi to Dashami celebrating Goddess Durgas victory over Mahishasura characterized by grand pandal cultural gatherings, and deep devotion
Patna Literacy & Classical
Bihar has a rich literary legacy: Kalidasa, Aryabhata, and modern poets. Patna Book Fair and folk music gatherings.
Sama Chakeva
Colorful Mithila festival celebrating brother‑sister bond. Clay birds, songs, and dramas.
Sikki Grass
Sikki Grass craft known as the "Golden Grass" art, artisans use dry,,glossy grass to create usefull colour baskets,dolls,and mats.
Sujani quilts
Rural Bihar’s running‑stitch embroidery, often depicting stories, nature. Made by women in Muzaffarpur region.
Madhubani Textiles
Traditional Indian folk art originating from Bihar and Nepal, traditionally created by woman on mud walls using natural dyes and twigs.
Tikuli Art
It is an 800-year-old traditional folk painting from Patna, Bihar, historically inspired by bindis (Tikli) and patronized by the Mughals.
Litti Chokha
The iconic dish: roasted wheat balls stuffed with sattu, served with mashed eggplant/tomato.
Sattu
Roasted gram flour – used in drinks, stuffed parathas, or with onion & green chilli. Superfood.
Khaja
It is layerd,crispy,and sweet,made from maida/wheat flour and ghee and dipped in syrup. Marraiges , festive.
Peda & sweets
Sonepurs peda Patnas khaja layers of crisp sweet