Bihar Museum

A celebration of India’s ancient past. Re-live the rise and fall of spiritual, political and cultural empires at the Bihar Museum.

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The head of the Mundeshwari temple does not exist anymore. #VisitBihar #BiharMuseum

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Treat your eyes with the scenic beauty of Rajgir. #VisitBihar #BiharMuseum

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Thekua is a revered prasad in the Chhath puja, used as a sweet snack for centuries in Bihar. #VisitBihar #BiharMuseum

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#BiharMuseum is proud of the promise born with the relationship between Krishna and Draupadi. #HappyRakshaBandhan

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For greater triumphs and achievements await, walk with me. #ChildrensGallery #BiharMuseum

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Come experience the agricultural and industrial riches of Bihar. #VisitBihar #BiharMuseum

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‘Dudhia Malda’ mango of the Digha, Bihar is known as the king of mangoes. Taste the pride of Bihar. #BiharMuseum

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Weaver bird comes from the family of cuckoo birds who do not built their own nests to bring up their offspring.(2/3)

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Come, sit in the weaver bird's nest at the #ChildrensGallery at #BiharMuseum.(3/3)

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The weaver bird, as the name suggests, is known for its expertise in weaving beautiful nests from palm leaves.(1/3)

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Dancing girl of Bunlandibagh is an great example of what role dancing has played. #BiharMuseum(3/3)

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Diverse facial expressions & postures of these figurines show the importance of arts.(2/3)

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A large number of Mauryan terracotta figurines from Bulandibagh & Buxar represent the popular arts of the time.(1/3)

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Jhijhian is a Bihari dance style, accompanied by a song which is full of prayers to Lord Indra, the rain God. (1/3)

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This women only, dance performance is done to make the God of rain happy!(2/3)

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Live the joy that is Bihar. #VisitBihar #BiharMuseum(3/3)

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He proposed ‘Middle Path’ between indulgence & self-mortification towards enlightenment.(2/3)

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This later became foundation of Buddhist philosophy. Trace this path with me.#BiharMuseum(3/3)

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After 6 years of extreme asceticism, Siddhartha
concluded that
physical austerity
would not lead to
salvation.(1/3)

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Now Open. #BiharMuseum #ChildrensGallery (2/2)