Madhushravani
This festival is celebrated all over Mithilanchal with much enthusiasm. It is celebrated in the month of Sawan (Hindu calendar).
Madhushravani Puja represents the arrival of monsoon season. It is observed by married women. During this festival, women worship Naga devatas (Serpent Gods), Gauri, Shanti Kalash, Surya, Chandrama, Navagrah, and several Nags such as Nag dampati, Bairasi along with hundred brothers, Chanai, Kusumawati, Pingla, Lili, Gosauni nag with seven sisters and lastly Shasthi or Sathi.
During the festival of Madhushrava Tritiya, newly married girls stay at their parent's home as staying with parents during Shravan or at least during this festival is considered necessary. Presents (Bhar) are sent from Groom's family to Brides family. Traditionally the bride is supposed to eat only things sent from her husband's home. At least five married women accompany the bride while eating.
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