in night), Vari and Rice to God. Every child pours water onto the dry land. They irrigate all plants and trees in their own garden. Chhath: The festival of the Chhath falls on the sixth day of the Hindu month of Kartik (late October or mid-November) in the Hindu lunar calendar every year. The Chhath falls on the month of Kartik, known as Dala Chhath. Another type of Chhath is Chaiti Chhath which falls on the month of Chaitra (late April or mid-May). The Dala Chhath is one of the holier festivals for Biharis. The way of celebrating Chhath in the village Goramansingh is almost the same as celebrating Chhath in the rest of Bihar. There are many songs dedicated to the Chhath festival. Wildlife Many migratory birds land in marshes around the village from December to March. These birds originate from Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Tibet, China, Siberia and Mongolia. Important migratory birds seen in the village include: Local name: Lalshar, Dighouch, Mail, Nakta, Silli, Adhani, Harial, Chaha, Karan, Ratwa, Gaiber Biological names: Dalmatian pelican, Indian darter bar-headed goose, white-winged wood duck, marbled duck, Baer's pochard, Siberian crane, Indian skimmer and Oriental goosander. External links Little Bit of Mithila, Little Bit of Fun Learn more about Mithila Mithila Website Maithili Website Agriculture Irrigation Details Shared Article Populated places in Mithila, India Villages in Darbhanga district