Mithila Janaki Temple Religious Tour

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Sura Bahira Nazari
English: Janaki Mandir (Temple) in Janakpur, Nepal

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Janapur has Christianized after the legendry king Janak. Janakpur has supposed to be the capital of the ancient Indian kingdom Mithila. The country of goddess sita, wife of Hindu god Ram supposed to be the great hero of Hindu epic “Ramayan“. Now a days Janapur stands as the most cleanest & interesting place among the all town of terai.

Janakpur is the most important Hindu pilgrimage site in southern Nepal near Indian border.  The Janaki mandir has dedicated to goddess Sita known as the Ram sita Marriage temple, build up over the spot where Ram & sita had said to be married. Ram mandir reprehensive to god Ram & the holy pond Dhanush Sagar. Hundred of Hindu devotees come there every year to pay homage to the goddess at this temple.

Accept the religious importance; Janakpur is the center for the revival of ancient Mithila art & craft. As a traditional, mithila women have always been decorating the walls of their house with paintings depicting figures from Hindu mythology in abstract forms.

The region has linked with the road & airport so we may have got there any types’ of Transportation. There are fine hotel for the lodging & fooding.

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http://simriknepaltreks.com/adventure_activitydetail.php?cid=15&aid=97

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Mithila Painting or Madhubani Painting

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Sura Bahira Nazari

It is an impressive work of art practised in’the interiors of Mithila region in Bihar. The exquisite play of colours betrays the rural women’s arduous craftsmanship which offers a vibrant aroma of the folk life. Not surprisingly, the paintings are in demand even in the international market.

Madhubani painting by Bharti Dayal

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The tradition dates back to the age of Lord Rama. It originally pertained to decorating the mud walls of huts. The art has now reached paper, cloth and canvas. Visit the rural corners of Madhubani, and you will be amazed to see even three dimensional imageries created on paper with herbal colours!

Plan your visit during the festivals or religious occasions to experience a closer view of the magic. You can also pick up several beautiful specimens of religious themes straight from the artisan’s place to doll up your house or to make your loved ones happy. The cities though are also dotted with government emporia selling such art works.

Folklore has it that the Mithila Painting originated when King Janak called artists to create paintings at the time of Sita‘s marriage. Tulsidasa in his magnum opus, the Ramcharitamanasa, gives a vivid account of Mithila Painting decorations for the marriage of Sita. Continue reading →

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Maithili Language

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Sura Bahira Nazari
Maithili Karna Kayasthak Panjik Sarvekshan

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Maithili is a language of Indo-Aryan origin. It was spoken in the ancient land of Mithila and so it has incurred the name Maithili. Tirhutia is another name for the region so Maithili is also known as Tirhutia. The people in Nepal and North-Eastern Bihar speak in this language.

In Nepal, Maithili is the second state language and is used by 12% of the total population. Here, Maithili was used in the court of the Kings, during Malla period.

Near about 30 million people in the 26 districts of N.E. Bihar speak in Maithili. The Sahitya Akademi, India and P.E.N (an international organization of letters for Poets, Essayists and Novelists) have recognized Maithili.

It ranks 40th among the most spoken languages of the world, while it occupies the 16th position in the list of the most spoken languages in India. Maithilakshar or Tirhuta is its own script, which originated from Brahmi (a script of the 3rd B.C., also found in the Ahokan Inscriptions). At present the Devanagari script has been adopted because of its widespread use.

It is generally believed that the Sidhhacharyas evolved Proto Maithili during the 8th -9th century when they composed Charyapada. Since then the language has progressed steadily. Vidyapati, a very productive writer has used Avahatta, a form of Proto Maithili in his dramas, the Kirtilata and Kirtipataka. He also composed melodious poems depicting the love of Radha-Krishna in his Padavali that is written in the Maithili of medieval period. Vidyapati also influenced Nepali, Bengali, Assamese, Oriya and Manipuri literature during the medieval period.

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Mithila art in Kathmandu

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Sura Bahira Nazari

By: KANCHAN G BURATHOKI

As we walk past Tik’e Jhya: Tattoo in Jhochhen of Kathmandu, Dr Ram Dayal Rakesh pauses and says, “Tattoos…tattoos are also a part of the Mithila culture. In fact, tattoos moved to the West from the East.”

We make a turn at the lane that meets Dharma Path and stop in the middle of the road to look at the building located next to Snowman, the popular pastry shop. The colorful paintings on the faded yellow walls of the narrow structure are dusty, yet recognizable.

“Yes, these are original Mithila paintings,” Rakesh, 68, says and points out, “Some of the key motifs of Mithila art are elephants, horses, fishes, parrots and peacocks, all considered auspicious.”

English: Janakpur, Nepal, Janaki Mandir.

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Rakesh, a former literature professor, is a key scholar of folk culture in Nepal and is the author of books such as “Folk Festivals of Mithila” (1998) and “Janakpur: The Sacred Jewel of Nepal” (2005). Continue reading →

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Ancient Gods and Modern Politics: Mithila Painting

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Sura Bahira Nazari

held at: April 11, 2009 – September 13, 2009
Rich in color and infused with stories both ancient and new, Mithila paintings from the central state of Bihar in India arrive in Los Angeles this spring. From ancient Hindu deities Siva and Rama to the tragic events of 9/11 and the East Asian Tsunami, Mithila painters convey their unique perspective in vivid detail. Organized by the California-based Ethnic Arts Foundation, established in 1980 to support and promote Mithila painting, this exhibit illustrates the extraordinary development of this unique art form. “While the Mithila painting tradition has maintained a remarkable vitality, it is difficult for the mostly women painters, living in poor rural communities, to travel and gain recognition for their work,” says David Szanton, EAF President, “They are therefore thrilled that CAFAM will be exhibiting their paintings to audiences in Southern California.”

Wall and floor paintings that reflect life cycles and domestic rituals have been a long-standing tradition in the Mithila region of India. Centered in the state of Bihar, Mithila is an ancient cultural region of Indian civilization known for a wealth of diverse artistic production. British colonial official William Archer first discovered the intricate beauty of Mithila painting in 1934 when he was documenting the aftermath of a major earthquake. Archer’s photography of the exquisite, yet ephemeral paintings, prompted officials to encourage painting on paper as a means to supplement meager family income in the aftermath of a devastating drought in 1966. As Mithila painters embraced working on paper, word of their vibrant works spread throughout the country and have now achieved international acclaim.  Continue reading →

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