The Begusarai report details the history of the region, the various sagas related to the epical and mythological stories of the Ganga and the different empires that played a crucial role in contributing to the imagery of the Ganga, both as an imperial symbol and as a sacred element. The language and literary traditions of Begusarai, festivals like the Ardh-Kumbh, Kartik Purnima Snan, and Simariya or Kalpvas Mela have an interwoven narrative with the Ganga.
Along with the prevalent Saktah traditions of Ugratara Temple at Mahishi, the many contributions of local folk music, theatre, and art-craft traditions of this region have been highlighted in the report, especially Mithila painting and Sujni embroidery work. Mithila painting, depicting various milestones in people’s lives, was traditionally done on freshly plastered mud walls of the hut but is today also done on cloth, handmade paper, and canvas. Patna Kalam art has also been documented with details of its techniques and forms.