Cultural Festival · Bihar
Vaishali Mahotsav
Vaishali, Vaishali
Photo of the area: Chandan Singh from India, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A festival in Vaishali, birthplace of Mahavira.
The Vaishali Mahotsav celebrates the heritage of the ancient city associated with Mahavira and the Buddha, with cultural programmes. Check the official listing for the dates.
Planning a visit
- When: Dates to be announced. The next dates have not been announced yet, and the usual month is not confirmed in our sources.
- Where: Vaishali, Vaishali, Bihar.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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