Rasan Chauki: History and Key Facts

Rasan Chauki (Maithili: रसन चौकी) refers to a Mithila's traditional folk instrument group. The group plays Maithili folk sounds during religious ceremonies and cultural occasions in the Mithila region of the Indian subcontinent. It is often played during the festival of Durga Puja, religious ceremonies of Maithil Vivah, Mundan, Maithil Upanayan and Chhath Puja, etc. It is a cultural heritage of the Maithil community in the subcontinent. It is also known as the musical folk band of the Mithila region. It contains a group of five traditional instruments. It was first played during the legendary marriage between Lord Rama and Goddess Sita at the court of King Janaka in the ancient Mithila Kingdom. It is also called as Panchbajna or Naubat.

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