Asarganj

Asarganj is a suburban market in Munger district in the state of Bihar, India. Before independence it was known as Kachahari of local Jamindar A famous Badi Durga mandir located at Hat Bazar, Jalalabad. Established by Raj Baneli Asarganj is situated at 12 km south from the railway station, Sultanganj. There is a very famous and a month-long festival "Bol-Bum" runs during the month of Saawan (August–September). After taking water from the Ganges river of Sultanganj (known locally as Uttar Wahini Ganga), the pilgrims, travel barefooted for 105 km by this route, and go to Deoghar (Baba Dhaam) to pour Gangajal on Lord Shiva (ShivLinga). In the Saawan month the whole of Asarganj dazzles with lights and happiness. This is to respect this in all ways.