The cult of Saivism has found expression in Bihar in a large number of Shiva temples and particularly on the districts bordering Nepal. North Bihar districts, namely, Champaran, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga and Saharsa have got quite a few Shiva temples. The influence of Nepal, where Saivism has a very great holds, is clearly one of the reason why there are so...

Durga temple of Uchaita village is one of the most revered temples in Darbhanga district that is visited by several devotees daily. It is said that the late Maharajadhiraja Sir Rameshwar Singh of Darbhanga had expressed his desire to reinstate the head of’ the image. Accordingly, an order was placed and the head was carved out. Before the installation of...

Anand Bagh Palace (also known as Lakshmivilas Palace) is situated in town of Darbhanga in State of Bihar, India. Anand Bagh Palace was constructed during the reign of Maharaja Lakshmeshwar Singh in the 1880s. Anand Bagh Palace was severely damaged during earthquake of 1934 and was rebuilt thereafter. Anand Bagh Palace was donated to Government of Bihar by...

Darbhanga is one of the 38 districts in Bihar. It is part of Darbhanga division. The head quarter of the district is Darbhanga. The total population of the district is 3,295,789 and the area is 2,279 sqkm. Paddy is the main agricultural crop. Paper Mill, Sugar Factories and Handloom are the main industries. Kamla and Balan are the main rivers. The literacy rate...

Madhubani is one of the 21 blocks in Madhubani district. The total population of the block is 258,895. There are 68 villages and 1 towns in this block. The literacy rate is 50.24%. The female literacy rate is 37.32%. The male literacy rate is 62.2%. The “Madhubani” style of paintings derives its name from this region as the style originated here, in...

Jul 9, 2011

Janakpur, historically called Mithilanchal, is the centre of the ancient Maithil culture, which has its own language and script. The first millennium BC text Shatapatha Brahmana tells that the king Māthava Videgha, led by his priest Gotama Rahugana, first crossed the Sadānirā (Gandaka) river and founded the kingdom of Videha, whose capital city was Mithila....