Bhakhda Sindoor: Bhakhda Sindoor has special religious significance in Mithila marriages. First, ghee is applied to the bride’s hair, and then the groom applies it five times. It symbolizes the sanctity, integrity and marital bond of marriage.
Mithila Sindoordaan Rituals: Sindoor has great importance for married women in Hindu religion. Sindoor is also considered a symbol of marital happiness. According to beliefs, applying vermillion ensures the long life of the husband. Most people are familiar with red vermilion. However, in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and many parts of the Northeast, women apply Bhakra Sindoor during weddings. What is this Bhakra Sindoor and why is it considered so special in Mithila weddings?
Applying ghee on hair and applying vermilion five times.
- In some parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand, during the wedding the groom applies sindoor with Bhakra Sindoor to the bride. The elderly women of the house cover the bride’s face with a cloth so that no one can see her.
- Before applying vermilion, the bride’s hair is divided into two parts and a comb is made in the middle. Then women apply ghee on demand between the hair. Then the groom applies Bhakra vermillion five times.
- This practice is mainly seen in Mithila weddings.
- Bhakra Sindoor is mainly used in religious rituals and worship rituals. This vermilion symbolizes the purity and integrity of the relationship.
Unique marriage traditions of Maithil Brahmins
- In Maithil Brahmin marriage, there is no ritual like marriage on the first day and farewell on the second day. In Mithila, marriage ceremonies last for four days. On the fourth day of the wedding the bride and groom are sent away. The groom stays at the bride’s house from the first day to the fourth day of the wedding. During this time, various rituals are performed.
- The bride and groom are not allowed to take bath for four days. During this time, both of them sleep on the ground. This ritual is known as Chauthari.
Importance of dishes in Maithili Brahmin marriages
Cooking has special importance in Maithili Brahmin marriages. Dahi-Chuda, four-five types of pickles, six-seven types of vegetables, fish, pakodas and sponge rasgulla (sweets) make Mithila marriage even more special for the wedding party and family.
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