Arrah also spelled as Ara is a small town situated 60 KM east to Patna. It’s very old town.
As per myths I have heard that name of town has been behind the word “Arany” which is a sanskrit word means Jungle. It is said that the Guru of Lord Rama - VIshwamitra had his ashram in this jungle. Also there is a temple of jungle deity Arnaya Devi which connects towns name to it.
This town has also have mentioned in history of Magadh empire. Also mentioned by Huent sang a chines traveler.
Town is also famous for the freedom fighter of 1857 Babu Veer Kunwar singh.
Special food of the town is Litti Chokha a gram floor with masala stuffed in wheat dough well cooked in wood coal or upla ( Cow dung cake). and smashed boiled potato item.
“Khurma” is an special sweets made up of paneer cooked in sugar
Must taste Litti-chokha and Khurma whenever you visit the town.