Mithila culture known as Maithil culture too, refers to the tradition or habit which originated from the Mithila. It comprises Tirhut, Darbhanga, Kosi,purnia , Munger , Bhagalpur , banka, Godda, Deoghar, Sahibganj, pakur and some adjoining districts of Nepal.
Mithila is known for its enriched culture and heritage. Delicious foods, Painting, traditional attire, head gear known as Paag, Paan and Makhan , are the symbols of proud mithila culture .
Painting especially Madhubani paintings has carved a niche for itself , globally . Padam Shri Baua Devi and Padam Shri Dulari Devi are the famous for Paintings . If there is one more thing which Mithila is known for , it will be music . Vidyapati the famous poet , is worshipped in mithila . Vidyapati is the most famous poet among all learned scholars .
Currently many famous singers like , Sanchet parampara, Udit Narayan, Maithili Thakur, Madhvi Madhukar , Ranjana Jha, Harinath Jha are the finest example of singers .
Mithila love for Music is well known. There are more than hundred poet and lyricist, musician and singers , dancers who have contributed immensely in india’s rich culture and heritage .
Darbhanga gharana is one of Gharana or tradition, of the Hindustani classical music called dhrupad said to have been started in the eighteenth century by Radhakrishna and Kartaram, musicians in the court of the Maharaja of Dharbhanga . The style is known for its vocal delivery and energetic performances, as well how the songs are sung after the alap or raga , Notable singers of the Darbhanga gharana include Ram Chatul Mallick , Vidul Mallick and Siyaram Tiwari . Currently The Mallik Family is the leading representative of the court music tradition of Darbhanga.
Currently Mallick Brothers are the young, versatile, and energetic Dhrupad vocalist of Darbhanga tradition. Representing the 13th generation of musicians from their family, they are continuing the rich legacy as Duet performers which have been quite novice in the Dhrupad music tradition from the ancient times. Today time, Mallick Brothers are regarded as spearheader of the new generation of Dhrupad music. Parvesh Mallick is one of the known or best singer for darbhanga Gharana
In the past , there are very famous singers , poet , lyricist , novelist ,from mithila, who contributed in India’s rich literature, arts & music .
Mithila is currently the mines for famous singers . Udit Narayan the famous Bollywood Singers and Padm shri is well know face . He has sung more then thousand songs , but currently Sanchet parampara is rage among youngsters . Both have sung many bollywood songs , but their creativity with respect to stotra , especially short videos is a rage. Shiv Tandav stotra was a mega hit by sanchet parampara .
