Art and Culture of Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur is a well-liked district in Bihar and bears an antique and a rich cultural past. It has seen different stages of Indian history which have influences its culture to a great extent. The city is known for its diversity in paintings, monuments, art facts, folklores, folk dances and other rich art forms. It has been a home to various poets, writers, musicians and other artists who have made this region notable.
Vivid arts and cultural representations are still fresh in Bhagalpur Museum which was established for tourists and general public on 11th November of the year 1976. Tourists can see those artifacts and paintings of old times that reflect the influences of various religious ideologies.
Folk Dances in Bhagalpur
Different types of folk dances and songs are popular in Bhagalpur. Local Bhojpuri dances are famous to watch during any special occasion. A great number of these folk dances can be seen with religious theme in nature. So, the dancers try to invoke gods and goddesses through their dances by performing folk songs and music altogether and in a rhythmic manner. Paika is one of the popular dance forms of the region. Jhijhian is another celebrated dance form which is known as a ritualistic dance style and is mostly performed to worship the god of rain when people expect rain water urgently for cultivation, vegetation and lives of their region. The song of the dance is full of prayers for the Hindu god of rain – Debraj Indra. The dance performers are accompanied by a lead singer to sing the song with musical instruments like harmonium, flute, and dholak. The interesting fact of this dance is that the participants are women only and not men. What makes these dances unique lies lies in their presentation and style.Folk Songs in Bhagalpur
When it is the time to celebrate the festival of colors (Holi in India) then these folk songs hold the spirit and mood of the citizens in supreme level for example, Chaiti Holi songs (in spring season, February month). When it is rainy season of the year for paddy re-plantation, then the village women perform folk songs like Kazri and Ropni. The rural people sing folk songs during Maa Durga Puja, the goddesses of all divine power. Also, rural individuals of Bihar sing Behula-Bishari folk songs during Bishari Puja. Pilgrims, on their way to Deoghar, during the month-long Shravani Mela, sing Kanwariya folk songs. A strong cultural backdrop can be seen in Bihar with Anga Pradesh wedding folk songs (social wedding).Festivals in Bhagalpur

Handicraft in Bhagalpur
Various handicraft items made completely by utilizing locally obtainable materials like cups, beautifully painted saucers, bamboo made baskets, pauti woven (a special container made from sikki grass), cotton durries and gorgeous curtains can be found in Bhagalpur and all over the state. Especially, in Bhagalpur, tourists can watch plenty amount of tusser silk yarn as this city is extremely popular because of its sericulture.Dresses and Jewelries in Bhagalpur
The traditional dresses of so called Bihari people comprise dhoti-kurta (men), saree (women). However, urban women in Bihar wear Kameez-Salwar in place of saree in normal lifestyle. A saree is worn by Bihari women in "Seedha Aanchal" style under Indian tradition. Further, rural as well as urban Bihari men also wear western shirts and trousers. The traditional Bihari ornaments as well as a host of modern jewelries include rings (men/ women), bangles (women), Chhara, Hansuli, Kamarbandh and others to name here.Painting in Bhagalpur
