Sasaula Sabha Gachhi Explained

Sasaula Sabha Gachhi (Maithili: ससौला सभा गाछी) is a historical place for the Maithil Brahmins in the Mithila region of India. It is located at Sasaula village of Suppi block in the Sitamarhi district of Bihar. In the early times, the parents of Maithil Brahmin brides came here to select suitable bridegrooms for their daughter. It is a famous marriage related public assembly in the tradition of the Maithil Brahmins.[1] [2] [3]

Native Name:ससौला सभा गाछी
Sasaula Sabha Gachhi
Native Language:Mai
Location:Sasaula village, Suppi block, Sitamarhi district,Mithila region, Bihar
Built For:Public Marriage Assembly for Maithil Brahmins
Founded:King Harisimhadeva of Karnat Dynasty

Description

The Sasaula Sabha Gachhi is one of the fourteen historical places of marriage sabha in the tradition of Maithil Brahmins. It serves as the location for one of major seats of Panjikars for the registration of Maithil Vivah through the Panji system among the Maithil Brahmins in the Mithila region. There is a temple in the campus of the Sabha Gachhi known as Shri Radhakrishna Ji Maharaj Mandir which is presently managed and protected by the Bihar Sate Religious Trust Board.

History

The Sasaula Sabha Gachhi was established by the King Harisimhadeva of the Karnat Dynasty in the Mithila Kingdom.[4]

References

  1. Web site: ससौला वैवाहिक सभा के वजूद पर संकट, कम पहुंचते लोग Sitamarhi News - . 2024-11-26 . Jagran . hi.
  2. News: शादी का पंजीयन कराने आते हैं लोग:मैथिल ब्राह्मणों की शादी-विवाह की पौराणिक परंपरा ससौला सभा की हुई शुरुआत, वर-वधू का परिचय होगा . Dainik Bhaskar.
  3. News: ससौला सभा गाछी में लगेगी वैवाहिक सभा . Hindustan.
  4. Web site: Shri Radhakrishna Ji Maharaj Temple . 2024-11-30 . en-US.