Explore the vibrant cultural festivals of Mithila including Chhath, Sama Chakeva, and more.
की दिव्य भूमि मिथिला हम आबि गेलौँ । देखैत मात्र मन लक्ष्मण तृप्त भेलौँ ॥ की दिव्य फूल फल वृक्ष अनन्त धान । पक्षी विलक्षण करै अछि रम्य गान ॥ प्रपूर्ण सत् तड़ाग की, सुधा-समान वारिसौं विचित्र पद्मिनी-बनी विहङ्ग बारि-चारिसौँ । द्विरेफ गुञ्जि-गुञ्जिकँ महा मदान्ध घूमिकँ सरोजिनीक अङ्ग सुप्त बार-बार चूमिकें ॥ शालि-गोप गीतिकाँ सुप्रीति-रीति…
The history of music of Mithila takes us back to 11th c. when we find a definite source in the Karnat period when its ruler Nanyadev (1097-1133A.D.) had a keen interest in music. Though in the 7th-8th c. the Siddhacharyas’ Charyapad mentions the Raga in which a particular couplet is to be sung. The couplets…
Honoring Marital Devotion and Timeless Faith Vat Savitri Vrat is observed by married Hindu women across Mithila with immense devotion and love. On this day, women worship the Banyan tree (Vat Vriksha), praying for the long life, health, and prosperity of their husbands. The fast is based on the legendary tale of Savitri and Satyavan,…
Celebrating Strength, Devotion, and Cultural Harmony Jhijhiya is a vibrant folk tradition deeply rooted in the Mithila region, celebrated during the festival of Durgapuja or Navaratri. It blends spirituality with performance, as young girls sing devotional songs and dance with decorated clay pots (with multiple holes and a lamp inside) on their heads. The glowing…
Chaur Chan is a heartwarming celebration of mother-child bonding, observed during the waxing moon phase (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Bhadrapad. Maithil mothers perform rituals for the well-being and long life of their children. It is considered the Maithil equivalent of Karwa Chauth, focused on maternal blessings rather than spousal devotion. Mothers prepare pua…
Madhushravani is a sacred festival celebrated primarily by newly married Maithil women in the Mithila region of Bihar and parts of Nepal. It falls during the Hindu month of Shravan (July–August) and spans 15 days of spiritual discipline, storytelling, and nature worship. The central theme of this festival is the bond between nature, mythology, and…
A Festival of Sibling Love and Tradition in Mithila Sama-Chakeva is a unique festival celebrated with great joy in the Mithila region, especially among Maithil women and girls. Rooted in folklore and mythology, it honors the unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters — much like Raksha Bandhan, but observed in a more communal, artistic, and…
Chhath Puja is one of the most spiritually significant and visually stunning festivals celebrated in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. Dedicated to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya (the Goddess of Power and Nature), this ancient Vedic festival honors nature, purity, and gratitude. For four days, devotees — especially women —…
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