Ubtan (Haldi Song)
उबटन (हल्दी गीत)
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“हरदी हरदी हरदी हे”
Maithili Lyrics
हरदी हरदी हरदी हे हरदी रंग रंगीले हे, हरदी पिअर पीतम्बर सोहे हे, हरदी। बाबा के आँगना में हरदी पिसाये त हमरो दुलहा के देहिया चढ़ाये हरदी रंग रंगीले हे। काका के आँगना में हरदी पिसाये त हमरो दुलहा के गालवा लगाये हरदी रंग रंगीले हे। मामा के आँगना में बाजा बाजये त हमरो दुलहा के सगुन मनाये हरदी रंग रंगीले हे।
Meaning & Context
Sung during the Haldi ceremony. It celebrates the vibrant yellow color of turmeric ('Hardi') and its application on the groom/bride to beautify them for the wedding. It mentions various relatives (Father, Uncle, Maternal Uncle) participating in the ritual.
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