Sona Mohapatra Praises Bihar’s Heritage After Visit to Bihar Museum

Mumbai: Singer Sona Mohapatra reflected on India’s rich artistic legacy following her visit to the Bihar Museum ahead of her concert, describing the experience as a powerful reminder of the country’s civilisational depth.

Sharing glimpses from her visit on Instagram, she admired the timeless beauty of the Didarganj Yakshi, calling it “luminous, almost breathing,” and a testament to the brilliance of ancient Indian artistry. She also praised the finesse of Mauryan and Gupta-era masterpieces preserved in the museum.

“An afternoon at the Bihar Museum just before my concert at Gandhi Maidan… and a powerful reminder of who we have been,” she wrote, adding that the space holds centuries of Indian imagination, craft, and confidence.

The singer also spoke about the charm of the iconic Laughing Girl, describing it as playful and intimate. She shared that she received a replica of the relic from the museum, which now adorns her home.

Mohapatra further appreciated the museum’s architecture, designed by Maki and Associates, noting its clean lines, open spaces, and amphitheatre that invite both reflection and performance.

Expressing hope for the future, she said she wished the same sense of dignity, aesthetics, and cleanliness seen at the museum would extend across Patna, Bihar, and the rest of India in the coming years. 

With inputs from IANS