Culture & celebrations
Darbhanga district: Heart of the MithilanchalIn the district
The district site calls Darbhanga the “Heart of the Mithilanchal” and says it is both district and divisional headquarters.
Read source ↗Darbhanga district: two views on the nameIn the district
Bihar Tourism says the district takes its name from its town, and gives Darbhangi Khan as founder, while others derive it from “Dwar Banga”, the door of Bengal.
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