Culture & Arts
Explore the living heritage of Janakpurdham - from centuries-old Mithila paintings and Madhubani art to sacred festivals, ancient rituals, and the cultural beliefs that shape everyday life.
Ancient Traditions
Rituals
Sacred Rituals
The rites that bind generations to the divine
Mithila has a deeply spiritual ritual culture. The Saptapadi (seven steps of marriage), the Kohbar ceremony in the bridal room, the Madhushravani ritual for newly married women, and the elaborate Shraddha ceremonies for ancestors are all deeply ingrained in Mithila life. The wedding tradition of Janakpurdham - inspired by the original Sita-Rama wedding - is considered one of the most elaborate and sacred in South Asia.
- Kohbar ceremony: Ritual art painted in the bridal chamber
- Madhushravani: Month-long ritual for newly married brides
- Shraddha: Ancestral rites performed at sacred ponds
- Yagyopavit: Thread ceremony performed by Brahmin and Kshatriya families
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