Festivals of Mithila
Mithila's calendar is a tapestry of devotion, nature worship, and social bonding. Every season brings a reason to celebrate.
Jur Sheetal (Maithili New Year)
The Maithili New Year, celebrated by watering plants and eating stale food (Basi Pauaa) to cool the body.
Read More →Vat Savitri
A festival where married women worship the Banyan tree for the longevity of their husbands.
Read More →Madhushravani
A 13-day festival for newlywed brides, involving storytelling and worship of Naga (snake deities).
Read More →Chhath Puja
The most revered festival of Mithila, dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, emphasizing purity and nature.
Read More →Sama Chakeva
A festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters through folk songs and clay idols.
Read More →Vivah Panchami
Celebrates the wedding of Lord Rama and Sita in Janakpur (Mithila).
Read More →Kojagara (Lakshmi Puja)
Celebrated on Sharad Purnima, invoking Goddess Lakshmi. Newly married grooms receive gifts (Makhan, Paan).
Read More →Janaki Navami
The birth anniversary of Goddess Sita (Janaki), appearing from the earth while King Janak was ploughing.
Read More →Makar Sankranti (Til Sakraat)
Marks the sun's transition into Capricorn. Celebrated with Til (sesame) and Chura-Dahi.
Read More →Saraswati Puja (Vasant Panchami)
Worship of the Goddess of Wisdom. Marks the arrival of Spring (Vasant).
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