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Azerbaijan celebrates Bihar Diwas with vibrant cultural showcase
The celebrations in Baku showcased the state’s heritage, cuisine, fashion, handicrafts, music and tourism potential, strengthening India-Azerbaijan cultural ties.
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Bhavana P - Fri, 14, Aug 2026
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Embassy of India Celebrates Bihar Diwas / X/ indembassybaku
The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan organised a grand celebration of Bihar Diwas in Baku on Aug. 13, showcasing the state's rich civilisational heritage.
The event drew a large and diverse gathering, including ambassadors from various countries and international organisations.
Welcoming the gathering, India’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, highlighted Bihar's unique place in India's civilisational history and its contribution to humanity.
“Bihar holds a unique place in the story of human civilization. It is the birthplace of Buddhism and Jainism, home to the ancient Nalanda University. It's also home to the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhagaya, where Buddha received his enlightenment. These sites continue to attract scholars, pilgrims and visitors from around the world,” Kumar said.
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He also recalled Bihar's association with influential figures such as Emperor Ashoka, mathematician and astronomer Aryabhata, political philosopher Chanakya, India's first President Rajendra Prasad and democracy advocate Jayaprakash Narayan.
The Ambassador highlighted Bihar's rich cultural traditions, including its world-famous Madhubani paintings, folk heritage and GI-tagged products such as Bhagalpuri silk, Shahi lychee, Katarni rice and Sikki grass handicrafts. A display at the event featured several of these cultural and artisanal treasures.
“I hope today's celebrations inspire you to explore Bihar, not only as a land of history and spirituality, but also as a vibrant destination offering unique cultural experiences and warm hospitality,” Kumar said.
A major highlight of the evening was a fashion show featuring members of the Azerbaijani community and Indian diaspora dressed in traditional Indian attire representing Bihar's cultural heritage.
Guests were also served authentic Bihari cuisine prepared by international chefs from India, while a display showcased products including makhana, Bhagalpuri silk, Madhubani prints and dal chadar, highlighting the state's agricultural, artisanal and textile traditions.
Music and dance performances inspired by Bihar's cultural traditions added further vibrancy to the programme and were warmly received by the audience.
The event also highlighted Bihar's tourism potential, particularly its Buddhist heritage, ancient centres of learning and archaeological treasures. According to the Embassy, one guest said the event had offered a new perspective on India's vast cultural and historical diversity and expressed interest in visiting Nalanda during a future trip to India.
The Bihar Diwas celebration formed part of the Embassy's continuing efforts to promote India's cultural diversity and deepen people-to-people ties and cultural understanding between India and Azerbaijan.
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