Folk Music & Dance
The Traditional Wedding Songs of Bihar
Suhag, lagan, lachari and the tearful samdaun. A guide to the wedding songs women sing in Mithila and the Bhojpuri region, and…
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Village Life & Customs
Mithila Weddings: Rituals, Songs and Kohbar Traditions
From Saurath Sabha and the panji records to the painted kohbar and the songs of farewell. The rituals and meaning of a…
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Festivals & Rituals
Vivah Panchami: Celebrating Ram and Sita’s Wedding in Mithila
Mithila celebrates the wedding of Ram and Sita as a family wedding. How Vivah Panchami is marked in Sitamarhi, Janakpur and the…
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