Matihani, Bihar Explained

Matihani(मटिहानी)
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Map:India Bihar#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates:25.3595°N 86.1826°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Bihar
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Begusarai
Subdivision Type3:Region
Subdivision Name3:Mithila
Established Date:Settlement known since Mughal Emperor Akbar time.
Government Type:Block, gram panchayat, Municipality, State constituency.
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:>5000
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Maithili, Hindi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code:851129
Iso Code:IN-BR

Matihani is a village situated near the Ganges River, in the Begusarai district, Bihar state, India.[1]

In the autumn of 2022, a new bridge was approved, connecting Matihani with the town of Sambho, also in the Begusarai district.[2] Although the bridge proposal would normally have been rejected under construction codes related to its proximity to existing bridges, the proposal was approved given the travel benefits for states bordering Nepal and connecting the northern and southern areas of Bihar.

Festivals of Matihani :

1. HoliFestival of color Holi is celebrated in its full charm. First day there is Holi is played with 'Mud', second day its small Holi, third day main Holi and last day again small Holi. 7 wells present in the village is cleaned before Holi. On the day of main Holi, color is filled in these wells from which colored water is taken in different bucket and hauj. Villagers then divide themselves in two groups and enjoy this festival. it is followed by prize ceremony and song and dance which is continued till evening.

2. Chhath:Another important festival of this place. Before Chhath villagers align together irrespective of differentiating themselves on caste basis. They clean their roads and ghat \ River bank. It is celebrated twice a year. Chhath during end of Spring: it is generally celebrated at the home ground or on roof top. water is filled either by making small ditch or putting in bucket. Water filled are is decorated as per the capabilities of individual. Chhath during beginning of winter: celebrated after the crop is harvested. It is majority celebrated on the bank of river Ganga

3. Durga Puja: There are two temples dedicated to Devi Durga. during Durga Puja, statue is established in these two temple where people gather to prayer. It is also celebrated twice a year.

4. Kali Puja:There is one temple in the area, within the vicinity if 5 km radius. A large gathering of people could be seen during this festival.

5. Saraswati Puja and Vishwakarma Puja:Once this was celebrated in its full charm, but now it has been abandoned, i.e., there is no celebration.

6. School ground worship:once a year school ground is worshiped. it is mainly done by the students who succeeded in obtaining a job. Villagers come for walk and students come to sprint on this field on daily basis during morning and evening.

References

nearest village= Badalpura, Sihma, Chaitnaur

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020-11-10 . Matihani (Bihar) Assembly Election Results 2020 Live: Winner, Runner-up . 2022-11-22 . The Indian Express . en.
  2. Web site: 2022-10-18 . Bihar project gets go-ahead: NHAI alters rules, govt plans bridge over Ganga . 2022-11-22 . The Indian Express . en.