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🕉️ Maithil Brahman Wedding Rituals | Complete Traditional Process Explained Maithil Brahman weddings are among the oldest and most sacred Vedic marriage traditions of India, followed in the Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal. This video explains the step-by-step rituals of a traditional Maithil Vivah, including the unique 4-day stay of the groom at the bride’s home after marriage. --- Wedding Day Rituals (Vivah Din) 1. Baraat (बरैत आगमन) The groom arrives with his baraat. He is welcomed with Maithili folk songs, dhol, and blessings. The groom is symbolically treated as Lord Vishnu. --- 2. Dwar Puja / Parichaan (द्वार पूजा / परिचान) At the bride’s doorstep, the groom’s identity is formally introduced. The bride’s mother washes his feet, performs aarti, and accepts him as the son-in-law. --- 3. Jaymala (जयमाला) Bride and groom exchange garlands, symbolizing mutual acceptance and the beginning of their union. --- 4. Vivah Prarambh (विवाह प्रारम्भ) The main Vedic rituals begin with: Ganesh Puja Kalash Sthapana Navagraha Puja Mandap Puja Var Puja These rituals purify the space and invoke divine blessings. --- 5. Kanyadan (कन्यादान) The bride’s father gives his daughter’s hand to the groom, offering her as Lakshmi to Vishnu. This is the most sacred ritual of the Maithil Brahman wedding. --- 6. Panigrahan and Saptapadi The groom holds the bride’s hand and together they take seven sacred steps around the fire, making lifelong vows of love, duty, and companionship. --- 7. Sindoor Daan (सिंदूरदान) The groom applies sindoor to the bride’s hair parting, marking her as a married woman and completing the marriage ceremony. --- Post-Wedding Rituals: Groom’s 4-Day Stay at Bride’s Home One of the most unique traditions of Maithil Brahman weddings is that the groom stays at the bride’s home for four days after the wedding. --- Chumaan (Evening Blessing Ritual – Daily) Every evening, the groom and bride seek blessings from elders by touching their feet. This strengthens family bonds and shows humility. --- Kohbar Games and Rituals Fun, symbolic games are played between bride and groom: Ring-finding game Mirror game Betel-leaf game These rituals help build bonding, understanding, and comfort between the couple. --- Maithili Folk Songs and Teasing Rituals Women sing traditional songs, sisters tease the groom, and light-hearted negotiations happen. These moments carry deep cultural meaning and joy. --- Final Day and Bidai After four days, the bride departs with the groom to her new home. Emotional bidai songs are sung as blessings are given for a happy married life. --- Why Maithil Brahman Weddings Are Special Pure Vedic Brahma Vivah Ancient Sanskrit rituals Kohbar art and fertility symbols No dowry tradition (originally) Deep spiritual and cultural meaning --- If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to Like, Share and Subscribe Comment if you want a detailed video on any single ritual Proud to share our Maithil culture with the world --- #MaithilWedding #MaithilBrahman #MithilaCulture #IndianWeddingRituals #VedicVivah #MaithiliTradition ---