Jhijhiya Dance
Mithila, once ruled by the philosopher king Janak during the prehistoric period, a rich heritage of folk dance is what is known as a 'Jhijhiya Naach'. It is the dance particular
by a group of young women. It is performed during the great festival of Bijaya
Dasami. On their head the performed women carry lanterns (pots made by clay)
with several holes and Diyos (candies with mustand ) inside thus allowing light
to come out through the holes. One the lantern is a Dhacan (a cover made of
clay) with fire burning and cried dung cakes. Women purposely dance is slowly
with lanterns on their heads so that the holes can be counted. This dance is
said to be influenced by the Tantrik cull and performed mainly to protect
people from evil Spints.