A trip to Bihar would be incomplete without a visit to Madhubani district, whether to just admire

the painted motifs on the walls of houses, to purchase sheets and support local artists, or to
participate in workshops to learn how to make Madhubani art. Madhubani Art is the "Loukik
Parampar," the folk heritage of Beautiful Bihar. Legend has it that the style evolved in the
historic city of Mithila when King Janaka invited female artists to paint his daughter Sita's
wedding moments. From the Puranas to the present, each piece of its spectacular appearance
offers a tale of history, heritage and social fabric, solidifying its uniqueness as a timeless icon to
the outside world.

Madhubani paintings are known for their story-telling style and frequently feature themes
include the region's flora and fauna, geometric patterns, village life, and mythological and
religious imagery like Rama, Krishna, Shiva, and Durga. Traditionally, events like births,
marriages, and religious ceremonies were commemorated by floor and wall paintings, known
locally as aipanas and bhitti chitras, respectively. More ornate paintings, known as kohabars,
were saved for marriage celebrations. The characteristic feature is the border- which is heavily
patterned. All vacant spots and gaps are filled with lines and crosses, resulting in an intricately
detailed background.

Solid colors devoid of any gradations adorn the figures and themes. The colors used in traditional
paintings are made from natural materials: the orange of the Palash flower, the green leaf of the
applewood tree, the red of the Kusum flower, the white of rice powder, and the blue that is
extracted from indigo. Black color is made by combining blight with cow dung. Yellow is made
from turmeric and milk made from Banyan leaves. Originally created on mud walls that had been
plastered with lime or cleaned with cow dung, the paintings are now produced on a variety of
media, including paper, fabric, and cement walls. The traditional tools used are also obtained
locally like twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks.

With time the art of Madhubani, as well as its accompanying testimony of the vibrancy of a place
and the milieu of its people got lost in the alleys and buried underground. Following the
devastating Bihar earthquake of 1934, William Archer, the British colonial officer in Madhubani
district, travelled there to monitor relief activities and discovered astounding wall murals. Fast
forward to the unfortunate 1960s when an intense drought crumbled the rural life of Madhubani
district an IAS officer, Mr. Bhashkar Kulkerni, prompted the All India Handicrafts Board to
motivate a few women to pass along their ritualistic wall paintings onto paper as part of social
entrepreneurship. Madhubani folk art excited emotions after that, thanks to the portable format of
painting. Since then, Madhubani has evolved and earned the status of one of the most well
known Indian folk styles. It has fought for its existence, like an ever- flowing river, and survived.
So, when you visit our beautiful Bihar, make sure to dedicate a few hours to this Beautiful Art.

Odhnini dam Water Sports

A different side of Bihar exists not far from Bhagalpur, one that is distantfrom
the chaos of the township. Odhini Dam is a lesser-known vacation destination
that is full of enjoyable excursions and natural attraction. It is surrounded by a
calm haven of golden sand, swaying trees, a refreshing breeze, and the
powerful, deep turquoise water that cascades down the sandy shoreline. This
hideout is the ideal place to unwind, stretch your legs, and breathe fresh
air—far away from the madding crowd!

Set sail to this paradise through a variety of means. From flight to Devgarh to trains to Bhagalpur,
reach Baka and travel for 8-10 km on
a well-maintained road to the location. Et voilà!
It's your carriage, ready for you.
The hideaway invites you to step afoot on a high speeding boat to escape to a holiday-home tucked
away by the sea. Wipe your binoculars and take out cameras : because you are going to spot
Siberian cranes jostling around in bunches under the cerulean sky or around wetlands and
vegetation. Their
footprints and the traces left by hidden eggs can be discovered
throughout the interior of the island since they use the wetlands for foraging,
roosting, and nesting. It is possible for you to spot them diving headfirst into
the water to capture their prey. It is definitely a sight to behold.

Once off the boat the pellucid waters bordering the variegated vegetation welcomes you to an
island resort. From garden to games to adventures it reeks of coziness and thrilling
experiences. From a peaceful spot at the resort enjoy the riparian landscape and savour a delightful
dining experience complemented by the fires of warm hospitality. Once your energy is restored, get
ready to perambulate and explore the place. Embarked on a spontaneous summertime escapade,
rent a boat, go swimming or soak up in the sun.

At night lie beneath the multitude of stars amidst the soft chirp of insects. As
the first ray of sunshine hits the horizon, put on some venturesome spirit and
ascend the mountain on a well-trodden trail. The hike offers a stunning
panoramic view of the area and has very little inclination. These are great
locations for physical activities and having a picnic.
Not too far from the town of Bhagalpur, there is another version of Bihar that you can't
experience within the hustle and bustle of a city life. A lesser known pick for vacation spots
Odhini Dam brims with natural attraction and fun and games. Its setting is a serene oasis of
golden sand sprinkled with swaying trees, cool breeze and the mighty deep turquoise water
cascading on the sandy shoreline. Far away from the maddening crowd this hideaway is a perfect
spot to stretch your limbs, get some fresh air and let your hair down!

When the incipient rays of sunlight break through the horizon, put on some venturesome
spirit and get your shoes ready. Trek up the mountain on a well trodden trail that encircles the
aqua waters. The trek has very little grade, or incline and offers a breathtaking panoptic view
of the place and water beyond. These places are perfect for hiking and picknicking.

They use the wetlands for feeding, roosting, nesting, and so their footprint and marks of buried eggs
can be found in the interior of the island. You can see them plunge into the water headfirst to
catch their prey. The sight is truly to behold.

The confines of pellucid waters bordering the variegated vegetation welcomes you aboard to
an island resort. From garden to games to adventures it reeks of homelike coziness and
exciting-adventures. In a peaceful spot to enjoy the riparian landscape savour a delightful dining
experience complemented with the fires of warm hospitality. When your energy is restored, get ready
to perambulate and explore the place. Embarked on a spontaneous summertime escapade, rent
…..: go swimming and soak up the sun.

At night lay under the myriad of stars and stargaze. When the incipient rays of sunlight break
through the horizon, put on some venturesome spirit and get your shoes ready. Trek up the
mountain on a well trodden trail that encircles the aqua waters. The trek has very little grade,
or incline and offers a breathtaking panoptic view of the place and water beyond. These
places are perfect for hiking and picknicking.