Religious Heritage, Fairs and Festivals of Bihar

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Religious Heritage, Fairs and Festivals of Bihar: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Fairs and Festivals of Bihar, UNESCO’S List of Intangible Heritage Sites in Bihar & UNESCO’s List of Tangible Heritage Sites in Bihar etc.

Important Questions on Religious Heritage, Fairs and Festivals of Bihar

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Recently, during the discussion in Rajya Sabha, which place of Bihar has been discussed to be included in the World Heritage?

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On which of the following religious occasions is the Sitamarhi fair celebrated?

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Baba Brahmeshwarnath Fair is held twice a year on Shivratri and Baishakh Krishna Paksh Ekadashi in the _____ district of Bihar.

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Malmas Fair is held in _____for bathing in warm kunds (Hot Springs).

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Sourath Fair of Bihar's Madhubani district held in the month of Jayestha Asasadh is known as the _____Market.

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Chhath Pooja is a well-known Hindu event that takes place in Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh. In this festival, which God is worshipped?

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Which of the following states is home to one of India's major livestock fairs, held at Sonepur?

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Consider the following statements about Buddh Purnima.

1. Only mahayana Buddhist celebrate this festival

2. This festival is celebrated on Buddha's first moment of enlightenment

Which of these statements are correct?

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Which ancient festival is considered as the biggest festival of Bihar?

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Which of the following tentative UNESCO site in Bihar is associated with the civil disobedience movement?

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Which of the following site has been declared as a heritage site by UNESCO where Lord Buddha had attained Mahaparinirvana?

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the UNESCO heritage site of Nalanda Mahavihara?

A. It includes stupas, shrines, viharas and important artworks in stucco, stone and metal.

B. Nalanda University has the peculiarity of being one of the most ancient universities in the Indian subcontinent.

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The Mahabodhi Temple complex, which is a popular UNESCO site is located in which of the following districts of Bihar?

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Which of the following heritage site in Bihar is an ancient, but much rebuilt and restored, Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya?