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Forget Karnataka's flag, listen to Bihar's own state anthem

Bihar is the only state in the Hindi belt with its own anthem

Bihar, Bodh Gaya
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Buddha statue near Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Anish Kumar New Delhi
The government of Bihar calls it the ‘state song and prayer’. Running two minutes and 41 seconds, titled 'Bihar - The garland of India', sung by Bollywood singers Udit Narayan and Sadhna Sargam, the song has catapulted Bihar into an exclusive league of Indian states with their own official songs. 

“Yes it is the official song of Bihar. It was written 5 years ago to mark the occasion of 100 years with Bihar Divas celebrated on March 22 every year,” confirmed Shailesh Kumar, JD(U) member of Bihar Assembly from Jamalpur. Bihar Divas marks the day when the state of Bihar