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Mithila (IAST: Mithilā), also known as Tirhut, Tirabhukti and Mithilanchal, is a geographical and cultural region of the Indian subcontinent bounded by the Mahananda River in the east, the Ganges in the south, the Gandaki River in the west and by the foothills of the Himalayas in the north.
Mithila was the capital city of the Kingdom of the Videhas.The location of Mithila is disputed among Janakpur in present-day Nepal, [1] Baliraajgadh in present-day Madhubani district, Bihar, India, [2] [3] Sitamarhi in present-day Bihar, India, [4] and Mukhiyapatti of Mukhiyapatti Musharniya rural municipality of Dhanusha in present-day Nepal.
Mithila (IAST: mithilā, also known as Mithilanchal, Tirhut and Tirabhukti) is a geographical and cultural region located in the Indian subcontinent. The native language is known as Maithili and its speakers are referred to as Maithils. [1] The majority of the Mithila region falls within modern-day India. [2]
Mithila is a proposed state in India, comprising the Maithili speaking region of Bihar and Jharkhand. The Maithili language has own traditional script, known as Mithilakshar. It is part of the historical Mithila region. [1] The proposed state will also include Whole Angika and Bajjika speaking districts which are considered to be dialects of ...
Mithila (region), a cultural region (historical and contemporary), now divided between India and Nepal History of Mithila Region; Mithila (proposed Indian state)
Men and women in Mithila are very religious and dress for festivals as well. The costumes of Mithila stem from the rich traditional culture of Mithila. Kurta and Dhoti with a Mithila Painting bordered Maroon coloured Gamchha which is the Symbol of Passion, Love, Bravery and Courage are common clothing items for men.
It is located at the bank of Ganga river near Simaria village of the Begusarai district in the present Bihar state of India. [2] [3] [4] The sacred locations in the vicinity of the Simaria Ghat is called as Simaria Dhaama. [5] [6] According to legend, it is believed as the Tapobhumi of the King Janaka in Mithila.
It is also located in Mithila part of Nepal. Karuna is a village in Madhubani district of Bihar in India. In Mithila, a daughter is offered water to drink before she leaves for the groom’s place and it is believed that Sita was offered water at karuna village. Vishwamitra Ashram Visaul, is the ashram of the Indian sage Vishwamitra in Mithila.