Module 2: Pilgrim fairs
Concept
Subtopic 2.1: Places of the great fairs
- The fair at Pawapuri in memory of Mahavira's nirvana is at Diwali. Janaki Navami is at Sitamarhi, and the Sitamarhi fair itself is at Ramnavami. The Pitru Paksha fair at Gaya is in Ashwin.
- The Sonepur fair is in Kartik. Harihar Kshetra is Sonepur. Sahodara is in West Champaran. Gopashtami is in Khagaria. Guru Parv is observed in Patna.
⭐ Key Points
- Sonepur fair: Kartik. Harihar Kshetra is Sonepur.
- Pawapuri's fair is at Diwali. Janaki Navami is at Sitamarhi.
📌 One-line Q&A
- Question: Where is Harihar Kshetra? Answer: Sonepur.
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Question 7: On which day is the grand fair held at Pawapuri in memory of Mahavira's nirvana?
The Pawapuri fair is held at Diwali.
Question 8: Where is the Janaki Navami fair held?
The Janaki Navami fair is held at Sitamarhi.
Question 9: In which month is the Pitru Paksha fair held every year at Gaya?
The Pitru Paksha fair at Gaya is held in Ashwin.
Question 10: In which month is Bihar's world-famous Sonepur fair held?
The Sonepur fair is held in Kartik.
Question 11: Harihar Kshetra is associated with which place?
Harihar Kshetra is Sonepur.
Question 12: In which district is the Sahodara fair held?
The Sahodara fair is held in West Champaran.
Question 16: Where is the Gopashtami fair held?
The Gopashtami fair is held in Khagaria.
Question 19: In which district of Bihar is Guru Parv observed?
Guru Parv is observed in Patna.
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Where is Harihar Kshetra?
Sonepur.
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