Indian Consulate In New York Celebrates Bihar Diwas

NEW YORK, NY (ANI)- The Consulate General of India in New York, in collaboration with the Bihar Foundation USA East Coast Chapter and the Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America celebrated Bihar Diwas on March 22, highlighting the state’s rich tourism, culture, and cuisine.

This year’s event paid a special tribute to Padma Bhushan awardee Sharda Sinha, renowned for preserving and popularizing Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi folk music.

As part of the event, the Bihar Vishwa Gaurav Samman Awards recognized four community leaders—Prakash Jha, Abhishek Tiwary, Sharad Kumar, and Mahesh Kumar—for their outstanding contributions. The honorees reflected on their journeys, adding depth to the celebration.

The event also marked the 50-year jubilee of the Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America, acknowledging its role in strengthening the diaspora community.

Bihar Diwas, observed annually on March 22, commemorates the formation of Bihar in 1912 when it was carved out from Bengal during British rule. It is a public holiday in Bihar. 

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