The Nalanda Literature Festival is not only about books. It is also about the culture, music, and dress of Bihar.When people come here, they hear folk songs, the beat of the dhol, and the sweetness of Maithili and Bhojpuri music. It feels like stories are not only written in books but also sung in songs.

The festival also shows the beauty of Bihar’s dress. Women wear tussar silk sarees of Bhagalpur, handwoven clothes, and traditional designs that reflect simplicity and pride. The colors and fabrics make the festival even more lively.

Every district of Bihar adds its own charm. Nalanda is known for the ruins of the ancient university. Gaya for the Mahabodhi Temple. Madhubani for its paintings. Bhagalpur for silk. Muzaffarpur for litchi. Darbhanga for Maithili culture. Vaishali for the birthplace of Lord Mahavira. Champaran for Gandhi’s satyagraha and its famous mutton curry. Sasaram for Sher Shah Suri’s tomb. Sitamarhi for the birthplace of Sita.

Other districts also shine Katihar with bananas, Purnea with maize, Aurangabad with Magahi paan, Siwan as the land of Rajendra Prasad, Begusarai for industries, and Khagaria for fertile fields. Each place brings something special, and the festival becomes a mirror of all of Bihar.

That is why the Nalanda Literature Festival is more than a festival of books. It is a festival of life, where music, dress, food, and culture all come together to celebrate Bihar’s identity.