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Bihula-Bishari Puja of Bhagalpur– Exploring Myth & Tradition

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Since the dawn of human civilization, Mother Nature was perceived both in awe andloving appreciation, giving birth to a religion manifested in the worship of mother goddesses.Once widespread, this tradition found a lasting niche in India, particularly eastern India, whereit still thrives. This article examines how myths, popular beliefs, and age-old customsinterweave to sustain the living tradition of mother goddess worship in Bhagalpur, an ancientcity in eastern India, highlighting the enduring relevance and specific practices in this region.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17463371

Author: Jayanta Mukherjee

Language: English

Topic: Cultural and Mythological Studies

Subfield: General Arts and Humanities

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7102571751

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