The government will offer a reward of ₹3 lakh for showcasing the Pitru Paksha Mela (ancestral rites fair) in Patna area. Entries can be submitted until October 11th, and the top 10 winners will receive ₹8.25 lakh; they must showcase the grandeur of the fair.

The government will offer a reward of 3 lakhs for showcasing the Pitru Paksha Mela: entries will be accepted until October 11th, and 8.25 lakhs will be awarded to the top 10 winners; the grandeur of the fair must be showcased - Patna News. The Bihar Tourism Department has launched a special competition to digitally showcase the Pitru Paksha Mela-2026, being held in Gaya, to the entire country and world. This competition, titled 'Pitru Paksha Mela Ek Influencer Ki Nazar Se' (Pitru Paksha Mela from an Influencer's Perspective), will feature religious aspects of the fair as a part of the competition.