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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.
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 bounded in the north by the Himalayas, and in the south, west and east by the Ganges, Gandaki and Mahananda respectively. [3] [4] It extends into the southeastern Terai of Nepal.
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.
The costumes of Mithila stem from the rich traditional culture of Mithila. Maithil Kurta tied from left side with a (Dori)string 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.
Mithila painting featuring God Shiva-Parvati and the Mahavidyas Madhubani art (also known as Mithila art ) is a style of painting practiced in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. It is named after the Madhubani district of Bihar , India, which is where it originated. [ 1 ]
Mithila is believed to be the centre of Indian power in the Later Vedic period (c. 1100 – 500 BC). Mithila first gained prominence after the establishment of the ancient Videha Kingdom. [4] The kings of the Videha were called Janakas. A daughter of one of the Janaks of Mithila, Sita, is mentioned as consort of Lord Rama in the Hindu epic ...
The culture of Begusarai is the cultural heritage of Mithila. Begusarai is famous for Simaria, a fair of devotional significance every year usually during November in the month of Kartik, according to the Indian Panchang. [17] Men and women in Begusarai dress for the festivals; the costumes of Begusarai stem from the traditional culture of Mithila.
He's noted for freeing Mithila and Northern-Eastern India from Islamic rule. [6] Maharaja Narendra Singh - Mithila Brahmin King who's famous for making Mithilanchal independent with his war against one of the biggest Mughal fractions, the Bengal Subah in the Battle of Kandarpi Ghat, 1753 C.E (18th Century). [7]