Festivals
Chhath Puja: Why It Feels Like an Emotion, Not Just a Festival
Ask anyone from Bihar what Chhath means to them, and they rarely start with rituals. They start with a memory. The smell…
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Swati Kumari
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About Swati
Swati Kumari is a culture, language, and travel enthusiast from Bihar, currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Linguistics at the University of Pannonia, Hungary. She enjoys exploring cultural identities, regional traditions, languages, and travel stories. At Ghumo Bihar, she shares stories that celebrate the heritage and diversity of Bihar.
Articles by Swati
Blog
More Than Litti-Chokha: Discovering the Unsung Flavours of Bihar
When people think of Bihari cuisine, one dish overwhelmingly dominates the conversation: litti-chokha. The rustic, fire-roasted wheat balls stuffed with spiced gram…
Blog
Echoes of the Soil: The Unspoken Stories Hidden in Bihar’s Folk Songs
From the first cry of a newborn to the pain of migration, Bihar’s folk songs carry the memories, emotions, and traditions of…
Dialects and Languages
The Dialects of Bihar: A Living Heritage of Language and Culture
Bihar is known for its rich history, diverse traditions, and vibrant cultural life. This diversity can also be heard in the many…