Culture & celebrations
Bhabua: the old subdivision
The district site says Kaimur was formed from the whole Bhabua subdivision of old Shahabad district.
Read source ↗Kaimur district: Cheros and MundeshwariIn the district
Bihar Tourism says the Cheros, described as original inhabitants of the Kaimur hills, made Mundeswari (Durga) the main deity of the hill temple.
Read source ↗Kaimur district: KarakatgarhIn the district
Bihar Tourism says Karakatgarh was a crocodile-hunting place for Mughal rulers and British officials, and a dak bungalow was built over the fall.
Read source ↗Bihar-wide: Maithili music and VidyapatiWider city / region
Incredible India calls Maithili music a significant part of Bihar’s classical music heritage and names the poet Vidyapati Thakur. This is a Bihar-wide fact.
Read source ↗Bihar-wide: Phagua and BirahaWider city / region
Incredible India says Holi is locally called Phagua in Bihar, known for its folk songs and the Biraha tradition. This is a Bihar-wide fact.
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