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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.
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.
Mithila (region), a cultural region (historical and contemporary), now divided between India and Nepal History of Mithila Region Mithila (proposed Indian state)
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 ...
Mithila Madhya Parikrama (मिथिला मध्य परिक्रमा) is an annual periodic journey of the central part of the ancient Mithila in Nepal and Bihar (India). It is held every year between the months of Kartik (October–November), Falgun (February–March) and Baishakh (April–May).
Maithil cuisine, also known as Mithila cuisine, is the traditional cooking style of Maithils residing in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. [1] It is a part of Indian and Nepalese cuisine. [2] Maithil cuisine comprises a broad repertoire of rice, wheat, fish and meat dishes and the use of various spices, herbs and natural edibles. [3]
Licchavi was an ancient—before the birth of Mahavira— republic in what is now the Bihar state of India. [10] Vaishali was the capital of Licchavi and the Vajjika League. The Mahavamsa tells that a courtesan in that city, Ambapali, was famous for her beauty, and helped in large measure in making the city prosperous. [41]
Historically, the region was called by multiple names. The name Mithila is believed to be derived from the legendary King Mithi who established Mithilapuri. [9]Among the twelve [citation needed] names of Mithila, including Tirhut and Tirabhukti, Brihada Vishnu Purana mentions the name Tirabhukti, which later became known as Tirhut in common use.