MANer

Maner is a town in the Patna district of the Indian state of Bihar. Located within the region that serves as a link between Patna and surrounding rural areas, it functions as a local administrative and market center. The population and economy are typical of semi-urban towns in the region, with agriculture, trade and small-scale industry forming principal livelihoods.

The town is best known for a historic Sufi shrine complex that has attracted pilgrims and visitors for centuries. The dargah and associated tombs are regarded as a regional site of religious and cultural importance, reflecting the town’s role in the history of Sufism and devotional practice in eastern India. Architectural elements in and around the shrine offer examples of local interpretations of medieval and early-modern building styles.

Maner’s social and cultural life is shaped by seasonal festivals, markets and the interconnection between rural hinterland and the urban center of Patna. Transport links include road connections to nearby towns and to Patna, enabling economic and social exchange.

Outside of this geographic sense, “Maner” can be encountered as a surname or as a variant spelling in historical documents; in certain older English texts, a similar form has appeared as an archaic rendering of the word “manner.”