Mitanin definition

Mitanin in Chhattisgarhi means a friend. In fact She is much more than a friend. It is an age old tradition in the villages of Chhattisgarh, that people make other people their “Mitan” or “Mitanin”. It is customary in the villages of Chhattisgarh for girls to become Mitanin of their close girl friends. This is done ceremoniously. Once the two girls have become Mitanins, they are closer to each other than real sisters. This relationship continues for the rest of their life, even after they are married, and becomes a bond between families The “Mitan” or the “Mitanin” is a friend not only in this life, but even in heaven. The friendship continues even after marriage, and becomes a bond between families. The “Mitans” and “Mitanins” are ready to sacrifice everything for each other. It is this tradition that the scheme seeks to revive. The “Mitanin” therefore is not just a voluntary worker, but will be a friend, philosopher and guide for the community of the habitation. The community of the habitation should have full faith and confidence in the “Mitanin” and they should have a rewarding, friendly
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