Culture & celebrations
Nawada district: a district since 1973In the district
The district site says Nawada began in 1845 as a sub-division of Gaya and was declared a separate district on 26 January 1973.
Read source ↗Nawada district: the name Nau-abadIn the district
The site says the name is believed to come from “Nau-abad”, a new town.
Read source ↗Bihar-wide: Holi as PhaguaWider city / region
The same page says Holi is called Phagua in Bihar, known for evening folk songs and dances.
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