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Haldi or Coronation? Ramayana's Ranbir Scene Leaves Internet Divided

Summary by India Today
The Mangal Rang song from Ramayana has sparked a debate over a ritual featuring Lord Rama and Maa Sita. Viewers are divided over whether the scene shows a haldi ceremony or preparations for Lord Rama’s coronation.

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The scene in the song "Mangal Rang" from Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi's film "Ramayana" where Lord Rama is smeared with yellow paste is making headlines. Is this a haldi ceremony, the Mithila Chuman ritual, or some other ritual? Find out the full story.

The scene of Lord Ram being smeared with yellow paste in the song "Mangal Rang" from Nitesh Tiwari's "Ramayana" has sparked debate on social media. Viewers are considering it a ritual of haldi, chumaan, or coronation.

Why has the yellow paste on Ranbir Kapoor sparked a debate? Some are calling it turmeric, others Mithila's Chumaavan. Meanwhile, some have linked it to Lord Rama's coronation. What exactly is depicted in this scene from "Mangal Rang"?

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The Free Press Journal broke the news in Mumbai, India on Monday, October 26, 2026.
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