About Rikhiya Mithila
Art, culture and traditions of Mithila.
Rikhiya Mithila is for anyone curious about Mithila: its painting, festivals, food, language and history.
Mithila is a region on the plains of the Ganges, shared by Nepal and India. It has its own language, Maithili, and a living tradition of art, ritual and cooking that goes back centuries.
We write about it in English, so that people who did not grow up there, and people who have moved away, can find it all in one place.
What you will find here
- 01
Art
Madhubani painting and other art forms of Mithila.
- 02
Festivals
Celebrations through the year, and what they mean.
- 03
Food
Dishes, ingredients and kitchen traditions.
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Language and history
The Maithili language and literature, and the story of the region.
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