Celebrating a monumental milestone, Bihar joyously marked 112 years of Bihar Diwas on March 22, 2024.
This auspicious occasion, honoured as the state's foundation day, is adorned with a myriad of captivating programs meticulously arranged by the state government.
Here are 10 interesting facts about Bihar, also known as Magadha during the Maurya empire:
Aryabhata, the renowned mathematician, hails from Bihar.
Bihar is the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the 6th Guru of Sikhs, with the holy Harmandir Takht located in Patna.
Mundeshwari Temple in Bihar is one of India's oldest Hindu temples.
Jayaprakash Narayan, a prominent freedom fighter and political leader, is from Bihar.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, also hailed from Bihar.
Nalanda University, founded in 427 CE, is the world's first residential university.
Chhath Puja, a significant festival for Biharis, is celebrated with great fervor.
Bihar produces numerous successful candidates in the Civil Services Exam, such as Garima Lohia (rank 2), Rahul Shrivastava (rank 10), and Avinash Kumar (rank 17) in the last year's UPSC exam.
Bihar's political landscape is dynamic, with many leaders shaping its history.
Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha (Temporary) was the first chairman of the constituent assembly from Bihar.