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Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav

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Nearest Airports

Birsa Munda Airport

Major Railway Station

Koderma Junction

Nearest Airports

Birsa Munda Airport

Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav – Where Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism Unite in Eternal Harmony

Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav is one of the most significant cultural and religious festivals of Jharkhand, celebrated at the historic Itkhori Temple Complex in Chatra district. The festival showcases the rich spiritual heritage of the region where Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism converge. According to tradition, Gautama Buddha is believed to have spent time here before attaining enlightenment, while Jain traditions also associate the place with Tirthankara activities.

The Mahotsav features devotional programs, cultural performances, folk dances, classical music, handicraft exhibitions, local cuisine, adventure activities, and exhibitions promoting the art, culture, and tourism of Jharkhand. Thousands of pilgrims and tourists visit the festival every year, making it an important event for religious tourism and cultural promotion.

The Mahotsav is organised to preserve and promote the region’s religious heritage while showcasing the vibrant cultural traditions of Jharkhand. The festival features devotional ceremonies, traditional folk dances, tribal performances, classical music concerts, cultural processions, handicraft exhibitions, local cuisine stalls, and exhibitions highlighting the state’s art, history, and tourism potential. Visitors also get an opportunity to experience the warm hospitality and living traditions of the local communities.

Every year, the festival attracts thousands of devotees, pilgrims, historians, and tourists from across the country. By blending spirituality with cultural celebrations, Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav serves as an important platform for promoting religious tourism, preserving ancient heritage, supporting local artisans, and strengthening Jharkhand’s identity as a destination of cultural and spiritual significance.


Shri Kailesh Kher performing at the Festival

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Essential Information

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Venue

Itkhori Temple Complex, Chatra District, Jharkhand

Date

19-21 February

Source

Jharkhand Tourism

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