The institution or system of the Maithil Vivah is conservative which helps the married couple in making the strong marriage life forever.
The process of finding groom for a bride and arranging marriage between them is called Ghatkaiti (Romanised: Ghaṭakaitī) in the Mithila region of the subcontinent.
[5] There are some special traditions in the process of Maithil Vivah, which are not generally seen in other parts of the subcontinent in Hinduism.
An experienced woman from the family or relatives of the bride who is responsible for getting all the rituals done is called Bidhakari.
The Kohabar Ghar is a special room in the house of the bride where Kuldevata is established and the rituals of the marriage is performed.