A new song, “Mangal Rang,” from Nitesh Tiwari’s “Ramayana,” has prompted debate online after its release. Viewers question whether a ceremonial scene showing Lord Rama with women applying a yellow paste depicts a wedding “haldi” ritual or a different royal blessing ceremony. The film is set to release in theatres on November 5.
Several outlets report that social media users split between interpretations. Times of India frames the discussion around viewers wondering why Maa Sita appears in a scene resembling haldi, with some suggesting the sequence may hint at a coronation or another form of ceremony. NDTV highlights that the debate includes whether the ritual is haldi or Rajyabhishek, while also noting the presence of Sita beside Rama in the visuals.
Free Press Journal adds additional context to the online dispute, describing how the scene has been read by some as “Chumawan” (Chuman), a blessing ritual associated with Mithila traditions. It identifies the cast shown in the song—Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita—and mentions that the film’s broader content spans wedding celebration elements and earlier life before exile, but the online contention focuses on the specific ritual imagery.
