Rajgir Mahotsav is a beautiful representation of history, religion, art, and culture and has a reputation not only in Bihar but also at the national and international levels. The tradition of celebrating this festival has been around since 1986 and is celebrated to highlight the historically and culturally rich heritage of Nalanda and Rajgir.

Celebrated at the Rajgir Convention Centre, this three-day extravaganza has witnessed the participation of renowned singers and dancers who perform with the same enthusiasm as the audience. National artists like Hema Malini Sanyukta Panigrahi, Ravindra Jain, Nida Fazli, Talat Aziz, Ghazal Samrat Ghulam Ali, Birju Maharaj, Jaswinder Narula, Alka Yagnik, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma have enhanced the beauty of this festival with their outstanding performances.

Keeping the tradition and heritage intact, new dimensions are being added to the festival which has helped establish Nalanda and Rajgir on the global tourism pedestal.