Buxar: Panchkosi fair is organized every year in November in Charitravan of the district. In this fair, there is a tradition of traveling 5 miles in 5 days and offering 5 different types of offerings. According to a belief, this fair is associated with Lord Shri Ram. This fair has great importance religiously and culturally.
Litti-Chokha Banquet: A Gastronomic Delight in Buxar:The Litti-Chokha Banquet in Buxar is a delightful celebration of Bihar’s iconic dish, Litti-Chokha. Litti, roasted wheat flour balls stuffed with spiced sattu, pairs beautifully with , a smoky mash of roasted eggplants, tomatoes, and potatoes. This fair attracts food lovers from across the country, offering authentic flavors prepared using traditional methods. The smoky aroma of roasting littis and the rich spices of freshly made chokha create a sensory feast. Beyond the food, the banquet fosters communit. It’s a must-visit for anyone seeking a unique cultural and gastronomic experience.
Offering Litti-Chokha to Lord Shri Ram,
Actually, today is the last day of this fair which lasts for 5 days. According to the belief prevalent since the Ramayana period, Litti-Chokha is offered to Lord Shri Ram on the 5th and last day. To follow this tradition, people from all over the country are gathered in Charitravan. Jharkhand High Court Judge AN Pathak also came to eat Litti-Chokha which was distributed as Prasad.
There is a tradition of making Litti-Chokha in entire Buxar.
There is a tradition of making Litti-Chokha in houses all over Buxar on the last day of Panchkosi Fair. It is considered lucky. Even ministers and MLAs come here and make Litti-Chokha. Former president of BJP Bihar Mahila Cell, Neelmani Devi was also seen making Litti.
Parikrama takes place at 5 places,
Let us tell you that starting from November 24, Litti Chokha is prepared and eaten on the first day of this fair, on the first day in Ahiroli, on the second day in Nadaon, on the third day in Bhabhuar, on the fourth day in Barka Nuaon and on the fifth day in Charitravan. People participating in the parikrama of this fair visit these five places. After the formal darshan and puja, prasad is taken. According to Vedas and Puranas, there was an ashram of Maharishi Vishwamitra Muni here.
tradition since Treta Yuga,
Regarding Panchkosi Parikrama Mela Yatra, it is said that Lord Ram, Lakshman and Maharishi Vishwamitra had come to Buxar in Treta Yuga. At that time, Buxar was under terror of many demons including Tadka, Subahu, Marich. After killing these demons, Lord Rama took education here from Maharishi Vishwamitra. After killing Tadka, Lord Ram traveled with his brother Lakshman and Maharishi Vishwamitra to the ashrams of 5 sages located in different areas of Buxar as an atonement to get freedom from the crime of killing women and received blessings.
recognition related to the fair,
In the first stop of the journey, Lord Ram reached the Ahirauli Ashram of Rishi Gautam, where he saved Ahalya in the form of a stone by touching her with his feet and took a bath in the Uttarayani Ganga and ate pua-dishes. In the second leg of the journey, Lord Ram reached Narad Muni’s ashram Nadaon, where after taking bath in the lake, he offered sattu and radish. Similarly, at the third stop, Bhabhuar was offered to Rishi Bhargava, Chuda-Dahi, at the fourth stop, Khichdi was offered to Uddalak Rishi’s Ashram Nuav, and after reaching Charitra Van, the fifth and last stop, he offered Litti-Chokha. Since then, people have been following this tradition. Have been.
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