Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Sunday inaugurated the fortnight-long annual 'Pitripaksh Mahasangam' (Pitripaksh fair) here.
People offer 'pinda daan' for the salvation of ancestors' souls during the fair.
An estimated eight lakh people are likely to be a part of the fair, which would continue till October 8.
Sushil Modi, who is also the state finance minister, inaugurated the fair at Vishnudwar amid recitation of mantras.
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