New Delhi . A cultural program was organized in Delhi Secretariat on Monday on the occasion of Bihar Foundation Day. On this occasion, Art, Culture and Language Minister Kapil Mishra, on behalf of Delhi Government, congratulated the foundation day of Bihar, the land of knowledge, culture, religion and revolution. Bihar state was formed on 22 March 1912.
The program was organized by Sahitya Kala Parishad on behalf of art, culture and language. In this, the artists performed the traditional Jhijhiya dance of Bihar. There were also music and dance presentations in Bhojpuri and Maithili.
Kapil Mishra said that the foundation days of all the states are being celebrated in Delhi under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolution ‘Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat’. With the strengthening of national unity, work is being done to bring the diverse cultural heritage of India on one platform.
Kapil Mishra said that today the foundation day of Bihar, the place of knowledge of Lord Buddha and the place of penance of Lord Mahavir, is being celebrated. Bihar, which gives the message of peace and good governance to the world, is a symbol of India’s glorious heritage and bright future. The rich culture of Bihar and its languages—Bhojpuri, Maithili and Magahi—are our cultural heritage. Holy festivals like Chhath Puja are a wonderful example of Bihar’s faith, discipline and respect for nature. Delhi government organized a grand Chhath Puja last year. For the first time, model Chhath Ghats were built and devotees got the opportunity to worship at Yamuna Ghat after many years. During the previous government, our government also withdrew the cases filed against the devotees for performing Chhath Puja at Yamuna Ghat. The grandeur of Chhath festival will increase in the coming years.
In the program, song-music and folk dance presentations in Bhojpuri and Maithili languages enthralled the audience. In particular, a captivating performance of Jhijhiya, the famous folk dance of Bihar, was performed. Jhijhiya dance, which is mainly performed during Navratri, is associated with the worship of Goddess Durga and wishes for prosperity. About 20 artists participated in the event.
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