The Gangotsave is planned to be organized in Sonpur city of Bihar, situated on the bank of river Ganga. Before explaining why Sonpur district was chosen as the place to organize Gangotsav, let’s know some significance of this internationally famous district of Bihar.
● Sonepur is a Nagar Panchayat that has been known for having one of India's largest railway terminals.
● District Sonepur is known internationally for such a massive fair celebrated on the festival of Buddha Purnima.
● In regards to the religious aspect of the Sonepur Mela, the temple of Shree Hariharnath as well as the site of the battle of Gaj-Grah and Hari's rescue of the earlier have special significance.
● Hindus take Ganga Snan, in the Ganga, to be especially effective around Buddha Purnima.
● On the day of the full moon day of Buddha Purnima, a massive group gathers to bathe.
● On that day, the Mela commences and lasts for more than fifteen days.
● People come here to make their oblation to the lords, hence its relevance stretches beyond Sonepur, Bihar, to India and well beyond.