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Ramayana New Controversy: The makers of Ramayana have released a new song, Mangal Rang, celebrating the love and sacred bond between Lord Rama and Maa Sita. However, a scene from the song has sparked a debate on social media, with viewers divided over whether it shows Rama’s haldi ceremony or preparations for his coronation.

Composed by AR Rahman and sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, Mangal Rang was released on Sunday. While the song focuses on the divine union of Rama and Sita, a particular sequence has caught the attention of viewers, leading to questions about the rituals shown in the film Ramayana.

The debate comes amid the ongoing discussion surrounding the film’s music and its portrayal of religious traditions.

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In the scene, women seem to be applying haldi to Lord Rama, while Maa Sita stands beside him. Some viewers believe the sequence depicts the groom’s haldi ceremony and have questioned why Sita is present during the ritual.

One user on X questioned the scene and wrote, “This is the Ramayana trailer, where Sita Ji watches Ram Ji haldi ceremony. Since when do brides watch the groom haldi ceremony? Isn’t this disrespectful to Hindu tradition?”

Another viewer expressed similar confusion, asking, “Wait, why is Mata Sita attending Ram’s Haldi ceremony when she’s supposed to be his bride? Did the Ramayana team overlook this detail or am I missing something?”

A third user pointed towards wedding customs followed in several Indian traditions, where the bride and groom have separate haldi ceremonies at their respective homes.

The reactions show that some viewers believe the scene does not match the wedding customs they are familiar with. However, others have argued that the sequence is being misunderstood.

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Not everyone agrees with the haldi ceremony interpretation. Several users have suggested that the scene could be connected to Lord Rama’s Rajyabhishek, or coronation, rather than his wedding rituals.

One user defended the sequence, writing, “This is for Ram Ji’s Rajyabhishek Ceremony. I’m sure some dumb people will think why is Sita maa watching his haldi ceremony.”

Another user shared a detailed explanation, pointing to the similarities between Sita’s costume in the song and her appearance in scenes linked to the events before Rama’s exile.

With viewers offering different interpretations, the discussion has largely centred on the context of the scene. While some have questioned the filmmakers’ choices, others believe the sequence should be viewed in connection with the larger story instead of being judged as a wedding ritual.

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Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Maa Sita. The film also stars Yash, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Rakul Preet Singh and Lara Dutta in key roles.

With AR Rahman composing the music and Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal lending their voices to Mangal Rang, the song has drawn attention for both its devotional theme and the online debate surrounding its visuals. Ramayana Part 1 is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5.