Purnia
The Puran Devi shrine that gives Seemanchal its name.
North Bihar
Places around Purnia
- Purandevi Mandir: It is regarded as a Siddhapeeth of the region, and the city of Purnia is named after the goddess
- Baba Bishu Raut Temple: Devotees pour milk offerings over the deity, above all on Sirua Bisua
More to see and do
Mithila makhana
The fox nut Bihar grows for almost all of India, one of Mithila's three emblems with paan and fish; GI-registered in 2022.
Seeds gathered by hand from the bottom of ponds, then roasted and popped. Eaten roasted, or as makhana kheer.
Yatras through Purnia
- Shakti Yatra: Devi shrines on hills and in villages, including the oldest working temple in India
Tirtham can arrange here
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