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Chhath Puja is not just a festival in Madhubani, it is an emotion that flows through every lane, every pond, and every household of this historic Mithila town.  Celebrated with unmatched devotion, Chhath Puja in Madhubani, Bihar, brings together millions of devotees who worship the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya with a four-day-long observance of fasting, purity, and prayer. From the sacred waters of Gangasagar and Chakdah ponds to the smallest village water body, the entire district transforms into a sea of faith during Kartik Chhath. In this detailed guide, we cover everything you need to know about Chhath Puja in Madhubani, its history, the four-day rituals, Chhath Puja 2026 dates, famous ghats of Madhubani, traditional prasad like thekua, Maithili Chhath geet, travel tips, and much more. Whether you are a devotee planning to perform the vrat, a traveller wanting to witness this grand festival, or someone researching the culture of Mithila, this complete guide will a...

Ekadash Rudra Mandir in Madhubani , also known as Shri Shri 1108 Ekadash Rudra Mahadev Sthan, is one of the most distinctive Shiva temples in the Mithila region of Bihar. It stands in Mangrauni village, only a few kilometres from Madhubani town, and is famous for a feature that devotees describe as rare in the world: eleven Shivlingas, representing the eleven forms of Lord Shiva, installed together on a single sacred platform. For people of Madhubani, this temple is not simply a place to visit once. It is a living centre of faith, Sawan devotion, family vows, Tantric tradition and Mithila's deep relationship with Mahadev. Every year, thousands of devotees reach Mangrauni during Sawan, on Mahashivratri and on ordinary Mondays to offer water, bel patra, flowers and prayers to Ekadash Rudra Mahadev. Families come to seek blessings before marriages, new beginnings, examinations and journeys. Pilgrims from other districts of Bihar, from Nepal and even from other countries have been...