The present work is an attempt at depicting the economic fabric of Mithila from 600 B.C. to 1097 A.D. The country of Mithila during this period was bounded on the north by the Himalaya, on the south the Ganga, on the east the Kosi, and on the west the Gandak. It consisted of the modern districts of Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Champaran, Saharsa, Purnea, north...

Two bold researchers say the ancient seals have surrendered their secrets With Dr. N.S. Rajaram, Bangalore I have worked with outstanding scientists at NASA, including Nobel laureates,” Dr. N.S. Rajaram told Hinduism Today. “Never have I met a genius like Dr. Natwar Jha. His command of language and ability to correlate details is astounding.”...

Janaka the king of Mithila was childless since many years. He prayed to Lord Vishnu and asked for a child. Vishnu blessed him and said that his wish would soon be fulfilled by the mother earth. But days passed and there was no sign of a new arrival ln the royal family. Janaka’s longing for a child increased but he had faith in Vishnu’s word. Then one...

Jul 4, 2011

Mithila is known to all of us as the birthplace of Sita, wife of Rama. Another name for Sita is Mythili. But it may be less known that there is a whole school of painting known as Mithila or Madhubani painting. Mithila, named after Sita or Mythili, has a matriarchal society. The painting is done entirely by women. Girls learn the art at a young age from their...