Rajgir Dance Festival

Rajgir, prior known as ‘Rajgriha’, was the capital of Magadhan Empire in antiquated times. Encompassed by seven slopes, the spot is mesmeric and advances a peaceful climate. Its relationship with both Lord Buddha and Lord Mahavira makes it a vital destination for Buddhists and additionally the Jains. Aside from typical noteworthiness, Rajgir draws in a great many vacationers and guests consistently in the month of October, because of the Rajgir Dance Festival. A beautiful celebration devoted to dance and music, Rajgir Mahotsav or Dance Festival is held by the Department of Tourism, Bihar in the month of October. The celebration sets out the entire town of Rajgir in the tunes of move and music for three days. It exhibits a complete mix of instrumental music, divine tunes, musical show, society move and expressive dance and so forth. Every one of the exercises amid the celebration is performed by the prodigies in their individual zones.

A diverse celebration, Rajgir Dance Festival is held at Rajgir, the antique capital of the Magadha lords. It is the area where Buddha contemplated and lectured. Rajgir is likewise far-renowned worldwide for its association with Shishunaga lords, Bimbisara and Ajatashatru. History says that Ajatashatru kept his dad Bimbsara in detainment in this spot. Ajatashatru is additionally authorized with moving his funding toPataliputra, which is present-day Patna. Buddha spent numerous years in Rajgir as well as conveyed sermons here and converted head Bimbisara at the Griddhakoota slope. The Jivekarmavan religious community was the most loved habitation of Buddha. Indeed, even Bimbisara gave Venuvan Vihar to Buddha for his living arrangement. It is said that it was at Rajgir that Jivak, a doctor, treated Buddha after the last was harmed by his cousin Devdatta. The teachings of Buddha were penned down at Rajgir and it was additionally the venue for the principal Buddhist Council. Ruler Mahavira is additionally said to have put in fourteen years of his life at Rajgir and Nalanda, spending chaturmas at a solitary spot in Rajgir and the rest of the spots in the region. It was then the capital of his most loved shishya King Shrenik. In this manner, Rajgir is an essential religious spot for Jains too.

An essential and mainstream move celebration, Rajgir Mahotsav showcases a lavish holiday of move and music. Such is the force of the inventive energies that the spot turns joyful and totally pure amid the season of the celebration. What is fascinating to note is that the celebration advances a different sack of joy, wherein while reverential music evokes genuine emotion with the religious you, there is instrumental music that comes as one with the otherworldly you. Furthermore, you can likewise bring delight in with the musical drama styled music. Moreover, distinctive types of traditional move, society move and expressive dance are certain to abandon you charmed and hypnotized. For the genuine beaus of Indian established move and music, Rajgir Dance Festival is only the spot to be.

Best time to visit Rajgir :

October and March

Time of Rajgir Dance Festival: October

How to reach Rajgir :

By Air: The closest air terminal is at Patna 101 km. Indian Airlines interface Patna to Calcutta, Bombay, Delhi, Ranchi and Lucknow.

By Rail: Though Rajgir itself has a railroad station yet the closest advantageous railhead is at Gaya 78 km.

By Road: Rajgir is associated with street to Patna – 110 km, Nalanda – 12 km, Gaya – 78 km, Pawapuri – 38 km, Bihar Sharif – 25 km and so on. Customary transports are accessible from all the above focuses on Rajgir.