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Sonepur Fair
| Harihar Nath Temple
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Sonepur is located
in the Saran district in the northern part of Bihar. This district shaped like a triangle is demarcated by three mighty rivers – the Ganga, Gandak, and Ghagra, demarcate this district, which is shaped like a triangle. Sonepur stands on the confluence of the Ganga and
Gandak.
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Sonepur Fair |
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The Sonepur Fair is of great antiquity and in olden times would attractimportance and in the olden times, it attracted traders from as far as Central Asia.The fair continues for about fourteen days but the few days before, during and after the Kartik.
Purnima draw the maximum crowds. The sleepy mango grove of the fair ground turns into a wonderland, sure to overwhelm the sophisticated urban visitor as well as the simple rural folk.
The fair is also a celebration of good over evil. Local folklore has it that a crocodile once caught the leg of an elephant that was bathing in the lake, who in turn tried to crush it under his feet. Then followed a mighty battle for thousands of years, joined by other crocodiles and elephants. Finally the elephant prayed to Vishnu for help and was released from the crocodile's hold when Vishnu killed it. |
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Harihar
Nath Temple |
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The temple of Harihar Nath is naturally the main objective of the visitors to the fair after they have taken their ritual bath in the swirling waters of the
Gandak. The original temple is believed to have been built by Lord Rama on his way to the court of King Janak to win
Sita. The age and origin of the present temple has puzzled scholars but it is supposedsaid that Raja Man Singh had it repaired. The builder of the present temple was Raja Ram
Narain, a prominent figure during the late Mughal period. The Birlas recently conducted repairs and extension work in the temple. |
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Climate: Moderate.
Main languages: Bhojpuri, Maithili, Hindi and English
Clothing: Summer: Cotton And Tropical.
Winter: Woollen |
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Air: Patna airport is 25 kms from
Sonepur.
Rail: sonepur is 25 kms from patna airport.
Road: Buses to Sonepur are available from Patna |
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