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'''Swarndih''', formerly Songhai, is a small village in the Indian state of [[Bihar]]. Swarndih is known to have existed as a village since 1932. In 1950, Swarndih became an important political center. Committees are formed by youths of the village and reviewed periodically when needed.<br />
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==Festival Celebrations==<br />
Every new year starts with a [[Vasant Panchami|Saraswati puja celebration]], in which youths gather and arrange an idol of [[Saraswati]]. Everyone from the village visits to worship the Goddess [[Saraswati]], who is known for the blessing of Education. Later the idol is submersed in the pond of the village.<br />
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[[Holi]] is celebrated in a traditional way, with people gathering and singing traditional songs while playing with musical instruments.<br />
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[[Durga Puja]] is celebrated in almost every house of this village. All the [[Hinduism|Hindu]] festivals are celebrated each year. One of the most major festivals, [[Chhath]], is celebrated on the bank of the irrigation river located near the power grid.<br />
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==Transportation==<br />
The nearest railway station is [[Sultanganj]].<br />
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==Nearby Localities==<br />
* [[Tarapur, Bihar|Tarapur]]<ref>http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/1023_PART_B_DCHB_BANKA.pdf</ref><br />
* [[Sultanganj]]<br />
* [[Deoghar]]<br />
* [[Munger]]<br />
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Today, Swarndih is known for its [[education]]al facilities and relative prosperity. Swarndih is rich in [[culture]] and [[crop]]s. It is a growing village, with a lot of [[information technology]]. The village has various cultural activities like [[Saraswati Puja]] and the plays performed in Sarawati Puja, [[spirituality]], Traditional Song of Holi, sports, and literature. These activities and job opportunities attract migrants. Other jobs include IT, Banking and private businesses.<br />
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==Schools==<br />
Swarndih has one primary school.<br />
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==References==<br />
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