Culture
Darbhanga is also known as cultural capital of Bihar,This district is known for its rich tradition of folk art form, Mithila painting. Traditional folk drama styles of Mithila region are also very popular in this district. Most prominent among them are Nautanki, Natua Nach and Sama Chakeva, Madhushrawani (new Bridegrooms).
The civilian of this district commonly communicate in maithili. The population is strongly trust in their different religion and cast. There are many famous temples among the district, some are Shyama Mandir (Darbhanga Raj), Tara Mandir(Darbhanga Raj), Hanuman Mandir (Laheraisarai), Malechchmardini Mandir (Darbhanga city), Ahilya Sthan Mandir(Near Kamtaul, Chahuta), Kusheshwar Sthan mandir (This is a Shivalay), Videshawarsthan (also a shivalaya), Singheshwar Sthan (Shivalaya), Sidhdha Vidyapeetha Tara Sthan (Navtol village near Ghanshyampur Block), Historical Mahadev Mandir (Hafidwar village near Navtol village), Durga sathan (Nwada village) and many more.
A number of fairs and melas are organised in various parts of the district. The Kartik Purnima mela, Dussehra mela, Janmashtami mela and Divali mela are most popular among them. Mela for bride can be seen in "Sauratha Sabha" where marriages are settled .
Two of the prominent and popular Artistic groups of this district are Mithila Chetna Parishad and Adarsh Kala Manch. Mithila Chetna Parishad is a professionally managed conglomerate of artistic activities of Mithila region. They also conduct stage shows all over India and abroad to spread the ethos of Maithili art and culture. Adarsh Kala Manch, Madanpur (in Bahadurpur Block) is run by a group of amateur artists and activists of the villages in this region. This group is immensely popular due to the depth and style of presentation of local Maithili Natak (based on religious and social themes). However off late, the scarcity of funds has forced this club to reduce its activities and limit it within the village during Festivals like Chhat and Chitragupt Puja.
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