Nalanda Famous Festivals, India
Buddha Jayanti:
Buddha Jayanti is celebrated in April to mark the birth, enlightenment and nirvana of Lord Buddha. During this time, Nalanda and the neighbouring regions of Rajgir and Bodhgaya are thronged with tourists from across the countries. A number of rituals and festivities mark the grand celebrations.
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| Festival Name |
Description |
Time of Celebration |
| Buddha Purnima |
Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and Nirvana of Lord Buddha. Buddhist monks and devotees gather for prayers and rituals. |
April – May |
| Rajgir Mahotsav |
A grand cultural festival featuring folk dance, music, and art exhibitions, celebrating Nalanda’s heritage. |
December |
| Chhath Puja |
A major Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, observed with rituals performed near rivers and water bodies. |
October – November |
| Pawapuri Mela |
A religious fair held at Pawapuri, marking the Nirvana of Lord Mahavira, with thousands of Jain devotees attending. |
October – November |
| Magh Mela |
A sacred Hindu fair held during the Magh month, with devotees taking holy dips and performing religious ceremonies. |
January – February |
| Makar Sankranti |
A harvest festival marking the transition of the Sun into Capricorn, celebrated with kite flying and feasts. |
January 14 |
| Holi |
The festival of colors, celebrated with joyous gatherings, music, and traditional sweets. |
March |
| Diwali |
The festival of lights, marked by the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and illuminating homes with lamps and fireworks. |
October – November |
Chhath Puja:
Chhath Puja is a unique celebration here, more so at the neighbouring region of Patna. Celebrated 6 days after Diwali, in mid-November, it is the worship of the Sun God, taking place at the several temples, the most famous being in Baragaon near Nalanda. People dress in their fineries and head out to worship the god, and offerings of sweets and fruits are also made.
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