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{{short description|City in Bihar, India}} {{About|the municipality in India|its namesake district|Begusarai district}} {{pp-move}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Use Indian English|date=July 2017}} <!-- See [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Indian cities]] for details --> {{Infobox settlement | name = Begusarai <!-- Please do not add any Indic script in this infobox, per WP:INDICSCRIPT guideline. --> | settlement_type = City | image_skyline = Begusarai Skyline.jpg | caption = | nicknames = City of Utsab, Cultural Capital of Mithila, Land of Poetry and Welcome Gate of Mithila | map_alt = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = India Bihar#India3 | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map_caption = Location of Begusarai in Bihar | coordinates = {{coord|25.42|N|86.13|E|display=inline,title}} | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | subdivision_type2 = [[Administrative divisions of India|Region]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Mithila (region)|Mithila]] | subdivision_type3 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | subdivision_name1 = {{flagicon image|Bihar Government Banner.png}} [[Bihar]] | subdivision_name3 = [[Begusarai district|Begusarai]] | established_title = <!-- Established --> | governing_body = [[Begusarai Municipal Corporation]] | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = | area_rank = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 41 | population_total = 252,008<ref name="Census"/> | population_as_of = 2011 | population_footnotes = | population_density_km2 = auto | population_rank = | population_demonym = | demographics_type1 = [[Language]] | demographics1_title1 = Official | demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi]]<ref name="langoff">{{cite web|title=52nd Report of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India|url=http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf|website=nclm.nic.in|publisher=[[Ministry of Minority Affairs]]|access-date=22 January 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525141614/http://nclm.nic.in/shared/linkimages/NCLM52ndReport.pdf|archive-date=25 May 2017}}</ref> | demographics1_title2 = Additional official | demographics1_info2 = [[Urdu]]<ref name="langoff" /> | demographics1_title3 = Regional | demographics1_info3 = [[Maithili language|Maithili]] (recognised under the [[Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India]])<ref name="mha.nic.in">{{Cite web |url=http://mha.nic.in/hindi/sites/upload_files/mhahindi/files/pdf/Eighth_Schedule.pdf |title=Constitutional provisions relating to Eighth Schedule |access-date=14 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305010536/http://mha.nic.in/hindi/sites/upload_files/mhahindi/files/pdf/Eighth_Schedule.pdf |archive-date=5 March 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | demographics1_title4 = | demographics1_info4 = | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN CODE]] | postal_code = 851101<ref>{{cite news |title=BEGUSARAI Pin Code - 851101, Begusarai All Post Office Areas PIN Codes, Search BEGUSARAI Post Office Address |url=https://news.abplive.com/pincode/bihar/begusarai/begusarai-pincode-851101.html |access-date=16 July 2022 |work=ABP News}}</ref> | area_code = 06243 | area_code_type = Telephone code | registration_plate = BR-09 | blank1_name_sec1 = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]] | blank1_info_sec1 = 0.91 [[male|♂]]/[[female|♀]] | website = {{URL|begusarai.bih.nic.in}} | footnotes = | blank2_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency | blank2_info_sec1 = [[Begusarai (Lok Sabha constituency)|Begusarai]] | blank3_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency | blank3_info_sec1 = [[Begusarai (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Begusarai]] | leader_title = [[Begusarai Assembly constituency|MLA]] | leader_name = Kundan Kumar | leader_party = [[BJP]] | leader_name1 = Pinki Devi | leader_title1 = Mayor | image_alt = Clockwise from top left: Naulakha Temple, Kali Mandir,Begusarai Railway Station , Barauni Refinery | image_caption = ''Clockwise from top left:'' Naulakha Temple, Kali Mandir, [[Barauni Refinery]], [[Begusarai railway station|Begusarai Railway Station]] | government_type = [[Municipal Corporation]] }} '''Begusarai''' is the industrial and financial capital of Bihar and the administrative headquarters of the [[Begusarai district]], which is one of the 38 districts of the Indian state of [[Bihar]]. The district lies on the northern bank of the river [[Ganges]] in the [[Mithila (region)|Mithila region]] of India. Begusarai is home to [[Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary]], an important wetland and a sanctuary for migrating birds. It has been declared a [[Ramsar Site]], signifying its international importance.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/kabar-taal-lake-declared-a-ramsar-site-73595 |title=Kabar Taal Lake Declared a Ramsar Site |newspaper=Down To Earth |date=2020}}</ref> The city also has a history of big industries, like the [[Barauni Refinery]], which has been a major part of the area's economy.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.iocl.com/aboutus/barauni-refinery |title=Barauni Refinery |publisher=Indian Oil Corporation Limited}}</ref> Beyond its industrial side, Begusarai is known for its rich folk culture and local festivals, reflecting the traditions of Bihar. It is the cultural capital of [[Mithila (region)|Mithila]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bstdc.bihar.gov.in/en/bihar-culture |title=Folk culture of Bihar |publisher=Bihar Tourism}}</ref> ==Etymology== The origin of the name Begusarai is subject to two primary etymological theories: * '''Begu's Sarai:''' One theory posits that the name derives from a man named "Begu", a devotee of [[Durga|Bari Durga Maharani]], who served as the caretaker of the town's historic marketplace, known as Sarai.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History of Begusarai District and Judgeship |url=https://begusarai.dcourts.gov.in/about-department/history/ |publisher=District Court of Begusarai |website=begusarai.dcourts.gov.in |access-date=24 February 2025}}</ref> * '''Begum's Sarai:''' Alternatively, it is suggested that the name originates from the combination of "Begum" (queen) and "Sarai" (inn). This theory proposes that a "Begum" from [[Bhagalpur]] regularly undertook a month-long pilgrimage to [[Simaria Ghat]] on the [[Ganges River]], and the location of her temporary residence became known as Begum's Sarai, eventually evolving into Begusarai.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://begusarai.nic.in/history/ |publisher=Government of Bihar |website=begusarai.nic.in |access-date=24 February 2025}}</ref> ==Geography== ===Topography=== Begusarai is located at {{Coord|25.42|N|86.13|E|}}.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/34/Begusarai.html |title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Begusarai, India |website=www.fallingrain.com |access-date=26 December 2019}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 41 metres (134 feet). Begusarai lies in [[North Bihar]] and is surrounded by [[Khagaria]] in the northeast, [[Munger district|Munger]] in the southeast, [[Patna]] in the west, and [[Samastipur]] in the northwest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.begusarai.bih.nic.in|title=Welcome to Begusarai !! District|website=www.begusarai.bih.nic.in|access-date=4 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080521022638/http://begusarai.bih.nic.in/|archive-date=21 May 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> Begusarai lies in the middle of the mid-[[Ganges|Ganga]] plain and generally has low-lying [[terrain]] with a south to south-easterly slope.<ref name=":0">The Subsurface Geology of the Indo-Gangetic plains M.B.R Rao, 1973, no:-3, vol-14, Journal of the Geological Society of India, pp-217-242.</ref> Begusarai is basically divided into three [[floodplains]]: the [[Ganges|Ganga]] floodplain, [[Budhi Gandaki River|Burhi Gandak]] floodplain, Kareha-[[Bagmati River|Bagmati]] floodplain. ===Flora and fauna=== [[File:Kanwar Lake Begusarai by Ziddi Photowala.jpg|thumb|Kanwar Lake Begusarai, a [[List of Ramsar sites in India|Ramsar Convention Site wetland]]]] In 1989, Begusarai district became home to the Kanwar jheel'','' or [[Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary]], with an area of {{convert|63|km2|mi2|abbr=on|1}}.<ref name=parks>{{cite web|author=Indian Ministry of Forests and Environment|title=Protected areas: Bihar|url=http://oldwww.wii.gov.in/envis/envis_pa_network/index.htm|access-date=25 September 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110823163836/http://oldwww.wii.gov.in/envis/envis_pa_network/index.htm|archive-date=23 August 2011}}</ref> ==Demographics== As per the [[2011 Census of India|2011 census]], Begusarai Municipal Corporation had a total population of 251,136, of whom 133,931 were male and 117,205 were female with a sex ratio of 875. The number of people under five years of age was 37,966. The literacy rate of people seven years and up was 79.35%.<ref name="Census">{{cite web|url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf |title = Cities having population 1 lakh and above |work= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 |access-date = 16 April 2012}}</ref> ===Religion=== {{Pie chart|value1=89.00|value2=10.50|value3=0.50|label1=Hinduism|label2=Islam|label3=Others|color1=darkorange|color2=green|color3=grey|caption=Religion in Begusarai city (2011)<ref name="Census_Religion"/>}} [[Hinduism]] is the most followed religion in Begusarai city, with 224,282 followers (89%). Islam is second, with 26,531 [[Muslims]] (10.53%). Other religions include 325 [[Christians]] (0.13%), 134 [[Sikhs]] (0.05%), 31 Jains (0.01%), 29 Buddhists (0.01%), 14 other religions (0.01%), and 662 (0.26%) that did not answer.<ref name="Census_Religion">{{cite web |title=C-01: Population by religious community - Begusarai |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11366/download/14479/DDW10C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=censusindia.gov.in |access-date=12 July 2022}}</ref> ==Government and politics== Begusarai has a rich and complex political history that has been shaped by caste dynamics, the rise of communist ideologies, and the growing influence of national parties like the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Its political landscape reflects a combination of class struggles, ideological shifts, and the influence of powerful caste groups, especially the Bhumihars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oxforduniversitypress.com|title=The Political Economy of Caste in Bihar|author=Singh, R. (2000)}}</ref> The political structure of Begusarai, like much of Bihar, has been deeply influenced by caste. In the early 20th century, the Bhumihar community—traditionally landowners and holders of political power—dominated the region.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oxforduniversitypress.com|title=The Political Economy of Caste in Bihar|author=Singh, R. (2000)}}</ref> Being one of the dominant castes in Bihar, the Bhumihars were crucial in local political affairs, controlling much of the land and thus influencing economic and political decisions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patnauniversitypress.com|title=Bihar: Politics and Change|author=Jha, A. (2018)}}</ref> Their influence extended through their support for moderate political factions, including the Congress Party and later the JD(U), which focused on development and governance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patnauniversitypress.com|title=Bihar: Politics and Change|author=Jha, A. (2018)}}</ref> Caste, however, did not remain a static force. As Bihar moved through post-independence phases, political power began to shift toward more organized caste-based parties, with backward castes and Dalits increasingly finding their political voice.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.journalofindianpolitics.com|title=Communist Legacy and the BJP's Rise in Begusarai|author=Tripathi, P. (2020)}}</ref> The Bhumihars, while still influential, had to navigate a more complex political system, especially as the region's working-class population began to seek greater representation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.journalofindianpolitics.com|title=Communist Legacy and the BJP's Rise in Begusarai|author=Tripathi, P. (2020)}}</ref> Begusarai became a stronghold for the Communist Party of India [CPI] during the 1970s and 1980s, a period when leftist ideologies found resonance with the region’s agrarian population.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.epw.in|title=The Rise of Communism in Bihar|author=Kumar, S. (2019)}}</ref> The CPI capitalized on the discontent among landless peasants and the rural poor, offering an alternative to the established land-owning elites.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.epw.in|title=The Rise of Communism in Bihar|author=Kumar, S. (2019)}}</ref> The communists advocated for land reforms and social justice, aiming to redistribute land and wealth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oxforduniversitypress.com|title=The Political Economy of Caste in Bihar|author=Singh, R. (2000)}}</ref> This appeal to the working class posed a challenge to the traditional power structures, which included the Bhumihars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patnauniversitypress.com|title=Bihar: Politics and Change|author=Jha, A. (2018)}}</ref> Despite the CPI’s grassroots support among the poor and landless, the Bhumihars, as large landowners, often found themselves at odds with the party’s revolutionary stance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oxforduniversitypress.com|title=The Political Economy of Caste in Bihar|author=Singh, R. (2000)}}</ref> However, their influence meant that they could sometimes negotiate with or adapt to changing political winds, even in a district dominated by leftist ideologies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oxforduniversitypress.com|title=The Political Economy of Caste in Bihar|author=Singh, R. (2000)}}</ref> In the late 1990s and 2000s, Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] became a dominant force in Bihar, including Begusarai. Nitish Kumar’s rise coincided with a desire for political stability and development, which resonated with both urban and rural voters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patnauniversitypress.com|title=Bihar: Politics and Change|author=Jha, A. (2018)}}</ref> JD(U)’s broader appeal to various caste groups, including backward castes, Dalits, and even some upper-caste groups like the Bhumihars, allowed the party to maintain a significant presence in the region.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oxforduniversitypress.com|title=The Political Economy of Caste in Bihar|author=Singh, R. (2000)}}</ref> However, even as Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) presented itself as a party focused on governance and development, caste-based politics still played a crucial role.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.journalofindianpolitics.com|title=Communist Legacy and the BJP's Rise in Begusarai|author=Tripathi, P. (2020)}}</ref> The Bhumihars, while often aligned with JD(U), had their own interests that they balanced against the promises of the party.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.journalofindianpolitics.com|title=Communist Legacy and the BJP's Rise in Begusarai|author=Tripathi, P. (2020)}}</ref> As a result, the region saw a complex political landscape where caste and ideology were constantly in flux, with different groups maneuvering to secure their influence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.journalofindianpolitics.com|title=Communist Legacy and the BJP's Rise in Begusarai|author=Tripathi, P. (2020)}}</ref> The 2010s brought about a major shift in Begusarai’s political environment with the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which capitalized on the growing influence of Hindu nationalism and the appeal of Narendra Modi’s leadership.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.epw.in|title=The Rise of Communism in Bihar|author=Kumar, S. (2019)}}</ref> In Begusarai, the BJP's message resonated especially with the upper castes, including the Bhumihars, who found its focus on national security and economic development appealing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oxforduniversitypress.com|title=The Political Economy of Caste in Bihar|author=Singh, R. (2000)}}</ref> The BJP, drawing on both Hindu identity politics and promises of economic growth, successfully attracted significant support in the region, marking the decline of the CPI and the rise of right-wing politics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oxforduniversitypress.com|title=The Political Economy of Caste in Bihar|author=Singh, R. (2000)}}</ref> For the Bhumihars, who have historically been a key part of Bihar's political establishment, the BJP represented a new direction in alignment with their values.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patnauniversitypress.com|title=Bihar: Politics and Change|author=Jha, A. (2018)}}</ref> While still politically strategic, the Bhumihars now found themselves not only aligned with regional parties like JD(U) but also more prominently with national forces like the BJP.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patnauniversitypress.com|title=Bihar: Politics and Change|author=Jha, A. (2018)}}</ref> This shift showed the increasing role that caste politics still played, with the BJP drawing on its pro-Hindu, pro-development platform to garner support across a range of caste groups.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.journalofindianpolitics.com|title=Communist Legacy and the BJP's Rise in Begusarai|author=Tripathi, P. (2020)}}</ref> The political history of Begusarai is a reflection of Bihar’s broader political shifts, particularly in terms of caste-based power dynamics, the rise of left-wing politics, and the eventual prominence of Hindu nationalism.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oxforduniversitypress.com|title=The Political Economy of Caste in Bihar|author=Singh, R. (2000)}}</ref> Over the decades, the Bhumihars have remained a central force, navigating the complex interplay between land ownership, political affiliation, and social standing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patnauniversitypress.com|title=Bihar: Politics and Change|author=Jha, A. (2018)}}</ref> From their historic dominance to their more recent alliance with national parties like the BJP, the Bhumihars’ role in shaping Begusarai’s political landscape cannot be understated.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patnauniversitypress.com|title=Bihar: Politics and Change|author=Jha, A. (2018)}}</ref> Today, Begusarai’s politics is a blend of caste-based calculations and national ideological shifts, with the Bhumihars continuing to play an essential role in determining electoral outcomes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.journalofindianpolitics.com|title=Communist Legacy and the BJP's Rise in Begusarai|author=Tripathi, P. (2020)}}</ref> The rise of the BJP has added a new dimension to the region's politics, but the influence of caste and the legacy of earlier political movements remain deeply embedded in the district’s political fabric.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oxforduniversitypress.com|title=The Political Economy of Caste in Bihar|author=Singh, R. (2000)}}</ref> == Economy == [[File:Baraunithermal.png|thumb|[[Barauni Thermal Power Station|'''NTPC, Barauni (Barauni Thermal Power Station)''']]]] [[Barauni]] is the major industrial town in the district. It has big industries like [[Barauni Refinery]], [[Barauni Thermal Power Station]], [[Urvarak Nagar Barauni]], Garhara electric locomotive shed and [[Varun Beverages|Pepsi bottling plant]]. Shri Krishna Singh wanted to build an industrial corridor from Begusarai-Bakhtiyarpur-Fatuha, so he looked to construct [[Rajendra Setu]] in Mokama. Begusarai is one of the largest milk-consuming districts in India. Sudha dairy plant is also one of the biggest exporters of milk all over Bihar.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kumar |first1=Rajiv |title=Making of Begusarai was by choice, not accident - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/Making-of-Begusarai-was-by-choice-not-accident/articleshow/34169383.cms?from=mdr |access-date=14 February 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=25 April 2014}}</ref> Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy. The main crops of the Begusarai district are [[rapeseed|oilseeds]], [[Anise|anise seeds]], tobacco, jutes, potatoes, red chilis, tomatoes, and rape-seeds. In fruits, Begusarai has recently become a major contributor in producing [[Lychee|litchi]], mango, guava, and banana. Basil leaves<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livehindustan.com/news/bihar/article1-farming-of-basil-leaves-in-begusarai--543145.html|title=Farming of Basil Leaves In Begusarai|date=5 July 2016|website=Live Hindustan|publisher=LiveHindustan.com|access-date=21 August 2016}}</ref> and pearl<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.pradesh18.com/news/bihar/pearl-harvesting-made-this-farmer-a-role-model-for-others-in-his-village-691609.html|title=Pearl harvesting made this farmer a role model for others in his village|website=english.pradesh18.com|access-date=21 August 2016|date=26 February 2015}}</ref> farming are also present in the local area. Even today, only the [[Barauni Refinery|Barauni refinery]] contributes around Rs 500 crore ({{crore|500}})<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/Making-of-Begusarai-was-by-choice-not-accident/articleshow/34169383.cms|title=Making of Begusarai was by choice, not accident - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]] |date=25 April 2014 |access-date=21 August 2016}}</ref> to the state [[exchequer]] yearly. Begusarai also has an inactive [[Begusarai Airport|airport in Begusarai]] Ulao.<ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/begusarai/story-government-should-start-air-flight-service-from-ulao-airport-sanju-4540975.amp.html|title=Dum Dum Begushorai, Ulao Airport." Live Hindustan.livehindustan.com |access-date= 8 September 2021}}</ref> Begusarai had the second highest [[per capita income]] in the financial year of 2019–2020 in Bihar, after Patna. ==Culture== {{more citations needed section|date=October 2023}} [[File:Jaimanglagarh Temple.jpg|thumb|[[Jaimangla Gadh Temple]] an important cultural and religious site]] The culture of Begusarai is the cultural heritage of [[Mithila (region)|Mithila]]. Begusarai is famous for Simaria, a fair of devotional significance every year usually during November in the month of [[Kārtika (month)|Kartik]], according to the Indian [[Panchang]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Revive Kumbh Mela in eight historic cities |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Revive-Kumbh-Mela-in-eight-historic-cities/articleshow/7362232.cms |work=The Times of India|date=26 January 2011 |access-date=8 February 2020}}</ref> Men and women in Begusarai dress for the festivals; the costumes of Begusarai stem from the traditional culture of Mithila. [[Punjabi Tamba and Kurta|Panjabi Kurta]] and [[Dhoti]] have a [[Mithila Painting]] bordered [[gamucha|Maroon coloured Gamchha]], the Symbol of Passion, Love, Bravery, and Courage, are common clothing items for men. Men wear gold ring in their nose, which symbolizes prosperity, happiness, and wealth following [[Vishnu]]. They also wear Balla on their wrist. In ancient times, there was no colour option in Mithila, so the Maithil women wore white or yellow [[sari]] with a red border. Today, they wear ''Laal-Paara'' (the traditional red-boarded white or yellow [[sari]])<ref name="youtube.com">{{cite AV media |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqbPoGYxjS0 |title= Maithil women wore Red Boarded Yellow or White Saree during Jhijhiya Naach|access-date=27 March 2017}}</ref> on some special occasions, as well as ''Shakha-Pola'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jhajistore.com/blogs/news/mithilas-bengal-connection-a-conversation-with-shalini-ji|title=Mithila as well as Bengal wearing शाखा पोला" www.jhajistore.com |access-date= 12 August 2019}}</ref> with lahthi in their hand. In [[Mithila culture]], this represents new beginnings, passion and prosperity.Red also represents the Hindu goddess [[Durga]], a symbol of new beginnings and feminine power. During Chhaith, the women of Begusarai wear pure cotton dhoti without stitching which reflects the pure, traditional culture of Mithila. Usually crafted from pure cotton for daily use and from pure silk for more glamorous occasions, traditional attire for women of Begusarai includes Jamdani, Banorisi, and Bhagalpuri, among others. Many festivals are celebrated throughout the year in Begusarai, including [[Chhath|Chhaith]] and [[Durga Puja]]. ===Dance=== [[Dhunuchi|Dhuno-Naach]] is the Cultural Dance of Begusarai, [[Mithila (region)|Mithila]]. Dhuno-Naach is performed in Begusarai, Samastipur, Khagaria, [[Katihar]], and [[Naugachhia]] during Durga Puja and Kalipuja with Shankha-Dhaak Sounds and Jhijhiya is performed in [[Darbhanga]], Muzaffarpur, [[Madhubani, Bihar|Madhubani]] and their neighbour districts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/darbhanga/jale/news/child-artistes-enthralled-the-audience-with-jhijhiya-song-and-dance-132034569.html|title= मिथिला के दरभंगा में बाल कलाकारों ने झिझिया गीत एवं नृत्य से सभी दर्शकों का मन मोहा "www.bhaskar.com|access-date= 19 October 2023}}</ref> ===Painting=== In Mithila, painting is a form of wall art and is practiced widely in Begusarai. The artform originated among the villages in Begusarai, Darbhanga, Naugachhia, and Madhubani, while more contemporary paintings known as ''Begusarai Art'', ''Maduhubani art'', ''Darbhanga Art'', and ''Naugachhia Art'' are on paper and canvas.<ref>Carolyn Brown Heinz, 2006, "Documenting the Image in Mithila Art," Visual Anthropology Review, Vol. 22, Issue 2, pp. 5-33</ref> ===Main festivals=== Here is a list of the main festivals of Begusarai: * [[Chhath]]: Prayers during Chhath [[Puja (Hinduism)|puja]] are dedicated to the [[solar deity]], [[Surya]] and her Sister Ranbay Maay(Chhathi Maiya), to show gratitude and thankfulness * [[Sama Chakeva|Saama-Chakeba]]: includes folk theater and song, celebrates the love between brothers and sisters and is based on a legend recounted in the [[Purana]]s. * [[Chhath|Aghaniya Chhath]] : Very popular with the name of "Chhotka-Pabni" and Dopaharka Aragh in [[Mithila (region)|Mithila]]. Celebrated in Aghan Shukla-paksha Shasthi tithi. * [[Chhath|Baisakkha Chhath]] : This is celebrated in month of Baishakh Shukla-paksha Shasthi tithi and It is also called Chhotka-Pabni(Dopaharka Aragh) in [[Mithila (region)|Mithila]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/begusarai/story-baisakhi-chhath-festival-celebrated-with-reverence-6457213.amp.html|title= बेगूसराय, मिथिला में मनाया गया बैसक्खा छइठ"www.livehindustan.com|access-date= 8 May 2022}}</ref> * [[Chaurchan]]: Along with [[Ganesha|Lord Ganesha]], [[Vishnu|Lord Vishnu]], [[Parvati|Goddess Parvati]] and the moon god is worshipped. The story of Charchanna Pabni is also heard on this day after that [[Tarpana|arghya]] is offered to the [[moon]] god ([[Chandra|Chandra Deva]]).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chauth Chand 2022: आज मनाई जाएगी चौठ चन्द्र पूजा, चांद की इस तरह होती है पूजा |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/religion/ganesh-chaturthi-2022-mithila-chaurchan-parv-puja-vidhi-shubh-muhurat-know-how-to-worship-moon-sry |access-date=30 August 2022 |website=Prabhat Khabar |date=30 August 2022 |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 August 2022 |title=Chaurchan Puja 2022 Wishes & Chauth Chandra Puja HD Images: Celebrate This Mithila Festival of the Moon on Ganesh Chaturthi Sharing Chaurchan Photos, Messages & Wallpapers {{!}} 🙏🏻 LatestLY |url=https://www.latestly.com/lifestyle/festivals-events/chaurchan-puja-2022-wishes-chauth-chandra-puja-hd-images-celebrate-this-bihar-festival-of-the-moon-on-ganesh-chaturthi-sharing-chaurchan-photos-messages-wallpapers-4143117.html |access-date=30 August 2022 |website=LatestLY |language=en}}</ref> * [[Jivitputrika|Jitiya]]: celebrated mainly in entire [[Mithila region|Mithila]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/religion/jivitputrika-vrat-2020-jitiya-puja-vidhi-nahay-khay-date-and-timing-shubh-muhurt-jeevaputrika-vow-will-start-from-today-with-hi-khay-know-what-is-important-to-keep-in-mind-during-the-fast-rdy-2 |title=Jivitputrika Vrat 2020: जीवित्पुत्रिका व्रती महिलाएं आज खोलेंगी व्रत, जानें पारण करने के लिए हर एक शुभ समय और विधि| date=11 September 2020}}</ref> and Nepal; mothers fast (without water) for wellbeing of their children.<ref name="indastro1">{{cite web|url=http://indianastrology.co.in/4117-jivitputrika-vrat-2016-jitiya-2016-date-hindu-panchang/|title=Jivitputrika Vrat 2016 (Jitiya 2016) Date & Hindu Panchang - Indian Astrology|date=18 July 2016|publisher=|accessdate=4 September 2016|archive-date=25 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170125122123/http://indianastrology.co.in/4117-jivitputrika-vrat-2016-jitiya-2016-date-hindu-panchang/|url-status=dead}}</ref> * [[Vivaha Panchami]]: Hindu festival celebrating the wedding of Rama and Sita. It is observed on the fifth day of the Shukla paksha or waxing phase of moon in the Agrahayana month (November–December) as per Maithili calendar and in the month of Margashirsha in the Hindu calendar. * [[Sita|Sita Navami]] * [[Ganga Dussehra]]: [[Hinduism|Hindu]] festival celebrated by Maithils in [[Simaria|Mokshdhaam Simaria Dhaam]] (The Welcome Gate of Mithila). [[Ganges in Hinduism#Legend|''avatarana'' (descent) of the Ganges]]. It is believed by Hindus that the [[holy river]] [[Ganges]] descended from heaven to earth on this day.<ref name=today>{{cite news|last1=Agnihotri|first1=Sanjana|title=All you need to know about Ganga Dussehra|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ganga-dussehra-june-significance-history/1/691870.html|accessdate=4 July 2016|work=India Today|date=14 June 2016}}</ref> * [[Kalpavas|Kalpwas]]: Celebrated in Every Kartik Month in Simaria Dhaam at [[Simaria Ghat]], Begusarai. * [[Sharad Purnima|Lakshmi Puja]]: In Mithila, the night is known as Kojagari Purnima also called Lachhmi Puja. Kojagari translates to 'one who is awake' in Maithili. It is believed that Goddess Lachhmi visits people's houses on this night, checks whether they are staying awake, and blesses them only if they are awake. It is Harvest festival marking the end of monsoon season in Mithila *[[Durga Puja]]: a ten-day festival,{{sfn| Doniger|1999|p=306}}{{sfn| Lochtefeld|2002|p=208}} of which the last five are of the most significance.<ref>{{cite news |author=Parmita Borah |date=2 October 2011 |title=Durga Puja - a Celebration of Female Supremacy |url=http://www.efi-news.com/2011/10/durga-puja-celebration-of-female.html |publisher=EF News International |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425051716/http://www.efi-news.com/2011/10/durga-puja-celebration-of-female.html |archive-date=25 April 2012 |url-status=usurped |access-date=26 October 2011}}</ref> is an important festival in the [[Shaktism]] tradition of Hinduism.{{sfn| McDermott|2001|pp=172-174}}{{sfn|Foulston|Abbott|2009|pp=162-169}}{{sfn|Rodrigues|2003|pp=7-8}} It marks the victory of goddess Durga in her battle against the shape-shifting [[asura]], [[Mahishasura]].{{sfn|Daniélou|1991|p=288}}{{sfn|McDaniel|2004|pp=215-219}}{{efn-ua|group=note|In the Shakta tradition of [[Hinduism]], many of the stories about obstacles and battles have been considered as metaphors for the divine and demonic within each human being, with liberation being the state of self-understanding whereby a virtuous nature & society emerging victorious over the vicious.{{sfn| McDaniel|2004|pp=20–21, 217–219}}}} Thus, the festival epitomizes the victory of good over evil, though it is also in part a harvest festival celebrating the goddess as the motherly power behind all of life and creation.{{sfn|Kinsley|1988|pp=111–112}}{{sfn|Donner|2016|p=25}} * [[Kali Puja]]: Dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, celebrated on the new moon day [[Diwali|Dipannita Omavasya]] of the Hindu month Kartik * [[Vasant Panchami|Saraswati Puja]]: marks the preparation for the arrival of [[Spring (season)|spring]]. The festival is celebrated by people of [[Indian religions|Dharmic religions]] in the [[South Asia]]n countries in different ways depending on the region. Vasant Panchami also marks the start of preparation for [[Holika Dahan|Holika]] and [[Holi]], which take place forty days later.<ref name="Roy2005p192">Christian Roy (2005). Traditional Festivals: A Multicultural Encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. pp. 192–193. {{ISBN|978-1-57607-089-5}}.</ref> * [[Rama Navami]]: celebrates the descent of Vishnu as the Rama avatar, through his birth to King [[Dasharatha]] and Queen [[Kausalya]] in [[Ayodhya]], [[Kosala]].<ref name=dna8apr2014>[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-hindus-around-the-world-celebrate-ram-navami-today-1976344 Hindus around the world celebrate Ram Navami today], DNA, 8 April 2014</ref> * [[Basant (season)|Basanti Puja]] (Chaiti Navratri) * [[Makar Sankranti|Til Sakraait]] * [[Naga Panchami|Naag Ponchami]] * [[Vat Purnima|Barsaait]] * [[Vishwakarma Puja]] * [[Holi]]: In Mithila, Holi starts from Sarsatti Puja(Bosant Ponchami) and ends on Phagun Purnima. Maithils Celebrated Holi for 40 Days. Also Offering Gulaal to Shiva and Gauri on Moha Shivratri. * [[Kali Puja|Poos Kalipuja]]: Celebrated on Poos Omabasya in Mithila. * [[Maha Shivaratri|Maha Shivratri]]: Maithil celebrates Moha Shivaratri in Phagun and Saavan Maas. ==Tourist Places== Begusarai district in Bihar offers diverse attractions ranging from ecological wonders to historic temples and museums. ===Naulakha Temple=== Naulakha Temple, established in 1953 by Saint Mahavir Das, stands on the banks of the Ganges in Bishanpur village, about 12 km northeast of Begusarai town. Constructed entirely of local sandstone, the temple features a distinctive nine-pinnacled (nava-lakha) shikhara, from which it derives its name. Its sanctum houses idols of Radha–Krishna, Shiva, and Durga, and the annual Purnima fair each Kartik (October–November) attracts thousands of devotees for ritual baths (Ganga Snan) and kirtans. The Bihar government maintains the precinct, which offers panoramic river vistas and features recently installed ghats for improved pilgrim access. <ref>{{cite web |title=Naulakha Temple |publisher=District Administration, Begusarai |url=https://begusarai.nic.in/tourist-place/naulakha-temple/ |access-date=12 May 2025}}</ref> ===Muniswar Mandir=== Located in the heart of Begusarai town near the municipal park, Muniswar Mandir is an ancient Shiva temple dating to the Pāla period (8th–12th CE). Archaeological fragments—such as lotus-mandala carvings and lakhuri-tile sections—suggest successive renovations, most recently in 1978. The temple hosts large crowds during Mahashivaratri, when local priests perform all-night jagrans and processions. Conservation efforts by the Bihar State Directorate of Archaeology and Museums in 2019 stabilized its earthen plinth and restored weathered bas-reliefs. <ref>{{cite news |last=Singh |first=Anil |title=Muniswar Temple’s Pāla-era carvings rediscovered |work=The Times of India |date=10 March 2019 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/muniswar-temples-pala-era-carvings-rediscovered/articleshow/68321045.cms |access-date=12 May 2025}}</ref> ===Jaimangla Garh Temple=== Jaimangla Garh, also known as Jai Mangla Dham, is an island temple dedicated to Chandi Mangla Devi on the southern edge of Kanwar Lake (25 km from Begusarai). Archaeological excavations have unearthed coins dating to 721 CE and Buddhist sculptures, indicating origins in the Pala period, with significant 15th-century renovations by Oinwar patrons. The temple is a focal point during Navratri and Chhath, and is maintained by the Begusarai district administration.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ganesh Dutt College |title=Jaimangla Garh Temple history |publisher=Begusarai District Administration |url=https://begusarai.nic.in/tourist-place/jaimangla-garh/ |access-date=12 May 2025}}</ref>\ ===Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary=== The Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary (locally Kabartal) is Asia’s largest freshwater oxbow wetland, situated 22 km northwest of Begusarai town in Manjhaul block. Covering approximately 2,620 ha, it was designated Bihar’s first Ramsar site in November 2020. Formed by a meander of the Burhi Gandak River, the sanctuary hosts over 394 animal species—including 221 avian species (58 migratory)—and five critically endangered vultures such as the red-headed vulture (*Sarcogyps calvus*) and the sociable lapwing (*Vanellus gregarius*). Seasonal flooding during the monsoon mitigates regional inundation, while dry-season recedence supports agriculture. Ecotourists visit for boating and birdwatching from October to March, when migratory populations peak.<ref>{{cite web |last=DowntoEarth |title=Kanwar Lake, Bihar’s only Ramsar site, faces challenge of survival but not a pollution issue |work=Down To Earth |date=2024 |url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/kanwar-lake-bihar-s-only-ramsar-site-faces-challenge-of-survival-but-not-a-poll-issue-96172 |access-date=12 May 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Times of India |title=Favourite New Year spot for nature lovers in Begusarai under threat |work=The Times of India |date=4 January 2025 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/favourite-new-year-spot-for-nature-lovers-in-begusarai-under-threat/articleshow/116858949.cms |access-date=12 May 2025}}</ref> ===Rajendra Setu (Simaria Bridge)=== Rajendra Setu, also known as Simaria Bridge, is the first rail-cum-road bridge across the Ganges in independent India. Commissioned in May 1959 and spanning 2 km between Mokama (Patna district) and Simaria Ghat (Begusarai district), it carries a single-line rail track above and a two-lane roadway below. Designed by Sir M. Visvesvaraya’s team and built by Braithwaite, Burn & Jessop Construction Company, the bridge pioneered steel-girder construction in India. In 2019, NHAI restricted heavy vehicles due to structural wear, prompting ongoing rehabilitation work. A parallel six-lane highway bridge (Mokama–Begusarai) is slated for completion in early 2025. <ref>{{cite web |last=The Economic Times |title=Bihar faces crisis with over a dozen bridge collapses affecting daily travel |work=The Economic Times |date=18 September 2024 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/bihar-faces-crisis-with-over-a-dozen-bridge-collapses-affecting-daily-travel/articleshow/112955115.cms |access-date=12 May 2025}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |title=Rajendra Setu |publisher=Lok Sabha Secretariat |url=https://loksabha.nic.in/writereaddata/biodata_1_12/3563.htm |access-date=12 May 2025}}</ref> ===Begusarai Museum=== Situated near Lohia Nagar railway crossing, the Begusarai Museum (est. 1979) exhibits over 1,500 artifacts, from Ashokan-era coins to British-period paintings. Highlights include a life-size Buddha statue dating to the Gupta era and a 17th-century Persian manuscript. The museum’s recent catalogue (2022) organized items by period and type, aiding researchers in regional art history. Educational workshops are held quarterly in collaboration with Patna University’s Department of History. <ref>{{cite news |last=Kumar |first=Sushil |title=Begusarai Museum’s new catalogue showcases centuries of heritage |work=Hindustan Times |date=15 August 2022 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/patna-news/begusarai-museum-s-new-catalogue-showcases-centuries-of-heritage-101660123456789.html |access-date=12 May 2025}}</ref> ===Kashi Prasad Jaiswal Archaeological Museum=== Founded in September 1947 at Ganesh Dutt College by Prof. R.K. Choudhary, this college-run museum preserves regional archaeological finds—Buddhist chaitya-doorframes, Pāla-era Navagraha sculptures, and Mauryan-period terracottas. Its 2018 conservation survey led to the restoration of 120 artefacts and the installation of climate-controlled display cases. Open to the public on weekdays, it serves as a key resource for the study of Mithila’s material culture. <ref>{{cite web |title=Museum |publisher=Ganesh Dutt College, Begusarai |url=https://www.gdcollegebegusarai.com/Museum.php |access-date=12 May 2025}}</ref> ===Simaria Ghat=== Simaria Ghat on the north bank of the Ganges, 12 km from Begusarai, is revered as the Kartik Kalpavas site established by King Janaka in Treta Yuga. The annual Simaria Mela (October–November) draws hundreds of thousands of pilgrims for sacred baths, devotional discourses, and the offering of *diyas*. A 2023 state initiative upgraded the ghats with reinforced steps, LED lighting, and erosion-control barriers. <ref>{{cite news |last=PTI |title=Begusarai’s Simaria Ghat facelift to attract more pilgrims |work=NDTV |date=20 March 2023 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/begusarais-simaria-ghat-facelift-to-attract-more-pilgrims-3839201 |access-date=12 May 2025}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news |last=Hindustan Times |title=State to develop Simaria Ghat like Haridwar’s Har Ki Pauri |work=Hindustan Times |date=25 November 2024 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/state-to-develop-simaria-ghat-like-haridwar-s-har-ki-pauri-101686234567890.html |access-date=12 May 2025}}</ref> ==Education== Colleges: * [[Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar College of_Engineering]] (A government engineering college) {{Cleanup-list|section|date=May 2025}} * [[Ganesh Dutt College]] (Affiliated with Lalit Narayan Mithila University)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shiksha.com/colleges/begusarai |title=Colleges in Begusarai |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref> * [[Shree Krishna Mahila College]] (A women's college in Begusarai)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.university.youth4work.com/colleges-in-begusarai |title=List of 19 colleges in Begusarai |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref> * [[RCS College]]<ref name="TE">{{cite web|url=https://www.justdial.com/Begusarai/Colleges/nct-10106380 |title=Top Educational Institutions : Colleges in Begusarai |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref> * [[Government Polytechnic Barauni]]<ref name="TE" /> * [[BP Inter College Begusarai]] (Inter college level education)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.justdial.com/Begusarai/BP-Inter-College-Begusarai-Near-Kali-Sthan-Begusarai-Ho/06482P6482-XX6482-160803131742-G3B1_BZDET |title="BP Inter College Begusarai Near Kali Sthan Begusarai Ho" in Begusarai |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref> * [[A.P.M. College Barauni]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.justdial.com/Begusarai/APM-College-Barauni-Barauni-Refinery-Barauni/06482P6482-XX6482-170711184941-C6L9_BZDET |title="APM College Barauni Barauni Refinery Barauni" in Begusarai |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref> Schools: * [[Doon Public School]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.doonbegusarai.in |title=Doon Public School |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.doonbgs.in |title=Doon Public School |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref> * [[BR DAV Public School, Begusarai]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brdaviocl.org.in |title=BR DAV Public School |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.brdaviocl.org |title=B.R.D.A.V. Public School |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130209155432/http://brdaviocl.org/ |archive-date=2013-02-09 |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.brdaviocl.org.in |title=B.R.D.A.V. Public School |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref> * [[St. Joseph Public School, Begusarai]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.stjosephps.com |title=Registration for Admission (2025-26) |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref> * [[St. Paul's School, Begusarai]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.spssbeg.org |title=St. Paul Sr. Secondary School |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref> * [[Kendriya Vidyalaya, Begusarai]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://kvsangathan.nic.in |title=Ministry of Education |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kvsangathan.nic.in |title=WELCOME TO THE SITE OF THE KENDRIYAVIDYALAYA SANGATHAN |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040107044147/http://www.kvsangathan.nic.in/ |archive-date=2004-01-07 |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref> * [[St. Jude's Vidyalaya]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stjudasvidyalaya.com |title=St. Jude's Vidyalaya |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118045919/http://stjudasvidyalaya.com/ |archive-date=2018-01-18 |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.stjudasvidyalaya.com |title=St. Jude's Vidyalaya |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118045919/http://www.stjudasvidyalaya.com/ |archive-date=2018-01-18 |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sjvbarauni.com |title=St. Jude's Vidyalaya |access-date=2025-03-09}}</ref> * [[Mount Litera Zee School, Begusarai]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlzbegusarai.com/ |title=Mount Litera Zee School, Begusarai |url-status=dead}} {{dead link|date=March 2025 |fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> * [[Delhi Public School, Begusarai]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dpsbegusarai.com/ |title=Mount Litera Zee School, Begusarai |url-status=dead}} {{dead link|date=March 2025 |fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> * [[Sarvoday Vidyalaya Begusarai]] * [[Carmel School Begusarai]] ==Notable people == <!--Add only those who hail from this city. For people belonging to other settlements of the district, include in Begusarai district article. --> <!---♦♦♦ Only add a person to this list if they already have their OWN article on the English Wikipedia ♦♦♦---> <!---♦♦♦ Only add people from Begusarai city. For people from elsewhere in Begusarai district, include in Begusarai district article ♦♦♦---> <!---♦♦♦ Please keep the list in alphabetical order by LAST NAME ♦♦♦---> [[File:Ramdhari Singh Dinkar 1999 stamp of India.jpg|thumb|Ramdhari Singh Dinkar]] [[File:Kanhaiya Kumar.jpg|thumb|Kanhaiya Kumar]] [[File:Balmiki Prasad Singh.jpg|thumb|upright|Balmiki Prasad Singh]] * [[Ajit Anjum]], journalist * [[Radha Krishna Choudhary]], Indian historian, thinker, and writer * [[Shaibal Gupta]], Indian social scientist and political economist, Padma Shri receiver, founder of [[Asian Development Research Institute]] * [[Kranti Prakash Jha]], actor, model * [[Sriti Jha]], actress * [[Ramendra Kumar (politician)|Ramendra Kumar]],National President of [[AITUC]] * [[Rishi Kumar (soldier)]],young Indian Army officer from Begusarai, Bihar, who was martyred while serving in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district during a patrol operation * [[Manoj Kumar Mishra]], known for his work on [[Quantum chemistry]] * [[Mathura Prasad Mishra]], member of [[1st Lok Sabha]],[[2nd Lok Sabha]] and [[3rd Lok Sabha]] * [[Shyam Nandan Prasad Mishra]], [[Minister of External Affairs (India)]] of India * [[Kajal Raghwani]], one of the highest paid [[Bhojpuri cinema|Bhojpuri]] actress * [[Rafiuddin Raz]], Pakistani poet * [[Krishna Sahi]], [[Minister of State|State]] [[Minister of Education (India)]], [[Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation|Minister of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation]], [[Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India)|Minister of Commerce and Industry (India)]], [[Ministry of Heavy Industries|Minister of Heavy Industries]], [[Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution|Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution]] * [[Balmiki Prasad Singh]], writer, former IAS officer, former [[Governor of Sikkim]] * [[Bhola Singh]], politician * [[Lalit Vijay Singh]], [[Minister of State|State]] [[Minister of Defence (India)]] <!---♦♦♦ Only add a person to this list if they already have their OWN article on the English Wikipedia ♦♦♦---> <!---♦♦♦ Only add people from Begusarai city. For people from elsewhere in Begusarai district, include in Begusarai district article ♦♦♦---> <!---♦♦♦ Please keep the list in alphabetical order by LAST NAME ♦♦♦---> ==See also== * [[Mithila (proposed Indian state)]] * [[Simaria]] * [[Mithila State Movement]] ==Notes== {{notelist-ua}} ==References== {{reflist}} ===Works cited=== {{refbegin|2}} * {{cite book |first=Alain |last=Daniélou |title=The Myths and Gods of India: The Classic Work on Hindu Polytheism from the Princeton Bollingen Series |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1HMXN9h6WX0C |year=1991 |publisher=Inner Traditions / Bear & Co |isbn=978-0-89281-354-4}} * {{cite book |first=Wendy |last=Doniger |title=Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of World Religions |url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780877790440 |url-access=registration |year=1999 |publisher=Merriam-Webster |isbn=978-0-87779-044-0}} * {{cite book |last=Donner |first=Henrike |year=2016 |title=Domestic Goddesses: Maternity, Globalization and Middle-class Identity in Contemporary India |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=RTc3DAAAQBAJ&pg=PA25 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-317-14848-7}} * {{cite book |last1=Foulston |first1=Lynn |last2=Abbott |first2=Stuart |year=2009 |title=Hindu Goddesses: Beliefs and Practices |url=https://archive.org/details/hindugoddessesbe0000foul |url-access=registration |publisher=Sussex Academic Press |isbn=978-1-902210-43-8}} * {{cite book |first=David |last=Kinsley |year=1988 |title=Hindu Goddesses: Visions of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Religious Tradition |url=https://archive.org/details/hindugoddessesvi0000kins |url-access=registration |publisher=University of California Press |isbn=978-0-520-90883-3}} * {{cite book |first=James G |last=Lochtefeld |title=The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: A-M |url=https://archive.org/details/illustratedencyc0000loch |url-access=registration |year=2002 |publisher=The Rosen Publishing Group |isbn=978-0-8239-3179-8}} * {{cite book |first=June |last=McDaniel |title=Offering Flowers, Feeding Skulls: Popular Goddess Worship in West Bengal |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=caeJpIj9SdkC |year=2004 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=978-0-19-534713-5}} * {{cite book |first=Rachel Fell |last=McDermott |title=Mother of My Heart, Daughter of My Dreams: Kali and Uma in the Devotional Poetry of Bengal |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2PrChFaXgf0C |year=2001 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=978-0-19-803071-3}} * {{cite book |last=Rodrigues |first=Hillary |title=Ritual Worship of the Great Goddess: The Liturgy of the Durga Puja with Interpretations |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=onyaEhwhJBUC |year=2003 |publisher=SUNY Press |isbn=978-0-7914-8844-7}} {{refend}} ==External links == {{Commons category|Begusarai}} * [http://begusarai.bih.nic.in/ District website of Begusarai] {{Munger Division}} {{Bihar}}{{Settlements in Begusarai district}} [[Category:Begusarai| ]] [[Category:Cities and towns in Begusarai district]] [[Category:Caravanserais in India]]
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