Bihari

E343461

Bihari refers to people originating from the Indian state of Bihar, known for their distinct languages (such as Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi), rich cultural traditions, and significant contributions to Indian politics, literature, and labor migration.

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Label Occurrences
Bihari canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf demonym
associatedArtForm Madhubani painting
associatedCuisine litti chokha
sattu-based dishes
thekua
associatedDance Bidesia folk theatre
linked to: Bidesia dance

Jat-Jatin dance
associatedFestival Chhath Puja
Diwali
Eid
linked to: Eid al-Fitr

Holi
Sama Chakeva
associatedField Indian literature
Indian politics
agricultural labor
construction labor
associatedLanguage Angika
Bhojpuri
Magahi
Maithili
Vajjika
linked to: Vajji confederacy
associatedLanguageFamily Indo-Aryan languages
associatedLiteratureLanguage Bhojpuri literature
Magahi literature
Maithili literature
associatedMusic Bhojpuri folk music
Maithili folk songs
associatedReligion Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Jainism
Sikhism
BihariLanguagesInclude Bhojpuri
Magahi
Maithili
country India
culturalIdentity distinct regional identity in India
diasporaPresence Assam
Delhi
Fiji
Guyana
linked to: British Guiana

Jharkhand
Mauritius
Mumbai
Nepal
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago
United Arab Emirates
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
knownFor labor migration to other countries
labor migration within India
languageGroupName Bihari languages
refersTo people from Bihar
region Eastern India
linked to: eastern India
state Bihar

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