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Nearest Airport

Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport

Nearest Airport

Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport

Parshuram Utsav Mela

A well-known religious and cultural celebration, the Parshuram Utsav Mela takes place at Mokama, in the Bihar district of Patna. The Bihar government has designated this event as a state festival. It is devoted to Lord Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is mostly observed at the historic Parshuram Mandir in Mokama, which is thought to be the location of Lord Parshuram's penance during the Treta Yuga.

 

Significance and Legend

 

State Festival Status: The Bihar government made Parshuram Mahotsav an official state festival because of its enormous popularity and the size of its yearly Kalash Yatra. 

Historical Origins: For Hindus in Bihar, the Parshuram Mandir in Mokama, which dates back hundreds of years, is an essential pilgrimage site (teertha). 

Miraculous Legend: According to local legend, a Mughal king challenged a temple priest to resurrect a dead cow. The monarch was astounded when the priest used prayer to accomplish this, and the site's spiritual renown increased.

Key Activities & Attractions

Usually lasting seven days, the festival offers a variety of cultural and spiritual events. 

• Grand Kalash Yatra: Thousands of devotees, elephants, horses, and camels frequently participate in the festival's opening parade. 

• Religious Observances: Daily Bhagwat Katha sessions, intricate Pujas, Havan, and the recitation of holy scriptures such as the Parashurama Kalpasutra are among the activities. 

• Cultural Performances: Artists from Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh present folk art, music, and dance during the mela. 


Parshuram Utsav Mela

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Essential Information

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Location

The grounds of Parshuram Mandir and the surrounding area in Mokama, Patna District.

Date

April 20, 2027

Source

Bihar Tourism

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