Friday, 18 March 2011

Some Important History of Bihar

Jai Hind Jai Bhart
The name Bihar derived from the word 'Vihara' means monastery. It was a great religious center for Jains, Hindus and Buddhists. From the 6th century BC to the 5th century AD Bihar was ruled by a succession of rulers and major empires. In the 3rd century BC Chandragupta Maurya ruled from the great city of Pataliputra (patna). His grandson Emperor Ashoka succeeded him. The Magadha dynasty rose to glory during the reign of the Guptas in 4th and 5th centuries. The dynasty was followed by the Palas of Bengal who ruled until 1197. The Muslim rulers also left indelible mark on the region from the 12th to 17th century.

Friday, 25 February 2011

Chhath Puja


Chhath (Hindi: छठ, also called Dala Chhath) is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, surya also known as Surya Shashti. The Chhath Puja is performed in order to thank Surya for sustaining life on earth and to request the granting of certain wishes. The Sun, considered the god of energy and of the life-force, is worshiped during the Chhath fesival to promote well-being, prosperity and progress. In Hindu mythology, Sun worship is believed to help cure a variety of diseases, including leprosy and helps ensure the longevity and prosperity of family members, friends, and elders.
The rituals of the festival are rigorous and are observed over a period of four days. They include holy bathing, fasting and abstaining from drinking water (Vratta), standing in water for long periods of time, and offering prasad (prayer offerings) and aragh to the setting and rising sun.
Although it is observed most elaborately in Bihar, Jharkhand and the Teria regions of Nepal modern times, and is more prevalent in areas where migrants from those areas have a presence, it is celebrated in all regions and major urban centers in India. The festival is celebrated in the regions including but not exclusive to the northeast region of Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Delhi Mumbia.

Tuesday, 22 February 2011

मिथिलांचल

मिथिला बिहार का एक सान है, मिथिला के भाषा बहुत ही निक लागैछे देखू कही रहू लेकिन मिथिला जरुर बोलू कियेकी मिथिला बोले से अपनापन बनल राहत और निक भी लगत की हम दूर रेह के भी मिथिला नै भुलली ता मिथिला बोलू