After a very long interval, today I am taking an initiative towards the promotion of tourism in Mithila or (Madhubani & its nearby areas) by writing about them. I will write a series of articles about the various visiting places of various districts coming under the so-called “Mithila”. Today I am writing about Madhubani. The district of Madhubani was carved out of …
Darbhanga is bounded on the north by Madhubani district, on the south by Samastipur district, on the east by Saharsa district and on the west by Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur districts. The District of Darbhanga can be divided into four natural divisions. Till the early eighties before the completion of Mahatama Gandhi Setu which connects the …
After a week-long effort, I am presenting before you the summarised article about Baba Nagarjuna collecting information from various sites or putting most of the information directly. Nagarjun was born as Baidyanath in a Maithil Brahmin family on June 30, 1911, in Satlakha Village of Madhubani District which was his mother’s village, though his family belonged …
Well no one remembered the renowned artist and the gem of Mithila before her demise and I got some material on her to write. It took me a week long time. She was the artist who had taken Mithila Painting on international level and helped this marvelous painting in getting an international recognition. She was one …
I am not an awarded personality like other madhubani painting artists nor do I know any impressive writing techniques. So what I will write about me is right, short and simple. I am Kamini Kumari but I would love to write my name with my Gotra (A system of Classification of Brahmins) as Kamini Kashyap. …
Mithila (मिथिला, mithilā was a kingdom in ancient Nepal and India. It existed in the eastern Gangetic plains in areas which is today spread over more than half of Bihar state of India, and parts of adjoining Nepal. Mithila was the capital of Videha Kingdom as per epic Ramayana. This city is identified as modern day …
Gotra is one of the many considerations that exist during match-making in the traditional manner. Janmakundalis (horoscopes) of the prospective bride and groom are compared to see if a match could be made. Gotras have to be different while Matchmaking for a Marriage While in matching Janmakundalis the consideration is for the common and symmetrical …
Mithila celebrates its scores of religious festivals and fairs of great local fervor. Each festival is unique in style and is characterised by colour, gaiety, enthusiasm, feasts and heterogeneity of prayers and rituals. Need not to mention traditional Nepelese and Indian festivals like Ramnavami, Dassehra, Diwali and Holi are also feted with great extravaganza in …
Maithili sounds sweet and soft to outsiders, who often cannot tell whether an argument is taking place. The Mithila region is rich with culture and traditions. People respect their parents, believe in peaceful life and have a strong belief in God. They worship the goddess of Power Durga. Every home of Mithila has own God …
Writing after a long time, taken out some time for the thing which I love to do : blogging. I am not an influencial blogger but whatever I am writing today is having a special purpose- A step towards giving Maithili cinema an international recognition. I don’t know much about cinema but I have not …