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Magadh division, Bihar

Aurangabad

Home of the Sun Temple at Deo, one of Bihar's great centres of Chhath worship.

Headquarters
Aurangabad
Population (2011)
2,540,073
Area
3,303 km²

Overview

Aurangabad lies in south-western Bihar between the Son river and the Jharkhand border. The district is best known for the Sun Temple at Deo, which draws very large numbers of devotees during Chhath.

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Places to see in Aurangabad

  • Deo Sun Temple
  • Umga hill temples

Historical & religious sites

  • Deo Sun Temple

Art, culture & festivals

  • Chhath Puja at Deo

Travel information

Official district website

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