Madhubani Tourism: Hotels, Reviews, Packages, Photos, Maps, Experience, Itinerary

In 1972, Madhubani was made a separate district and set apart from the old Darbhanga district. Today, it is a district headquarters that is situated about 26 kilometres from Darbhanga town, and was part of the largest zamindari of India, Darbhanga Raj. 'Madhuban' literally means forest of honey, which can be found in abundance near this historic town. This small, but beautiful village, attained great popularity due to its immensely famous art, known today as Madhubani painting. Historically, it has been a focal point of Maithili culture.The Madhubani art form dates back to several centuries, with tradition holding that it was first commissioned by King Janak for the wedding of his daughter Sita with Lord Ram. Done generally by the women of the region, Madhubani art form was traditionally done on mud walls, and is now being done on cotton textiles, hand made paper and canvas. The themes in Madhubani paintings include Hindu Gods, Goddesses and Nature. The exquisite Madhubani art form has three sub divisions  the Brahmin, Kshatriya and Tattoo styles.