Amid strains of thumri, colourful folk performances and aroma of traditional cuisine, the three-day 'Bihar Mahotsav' kicked off in the national capital on Friday, April 24. The festival has been organised jointly by Department of Art, Culture and Youth, Government of Bihar, Sangeet Natak Akademi and Bihar Lalit Kala Akademi. The fest opened with the rendition of 'Bihar Rajyageet' (state song) followed by 'Bihar Gaurav Gaan'.