Sohaag is a wedding rite in Mithila in which the dhobin (washerwoman) plays the central role. On the wedding day, the dhobin helps the bride change into her wedding attire, blesses her for a happy, prosperous and fortunate married life, and in return is offered gifts of clothes, bangles, vermilion (sindoor), and more. The song sung during this ritual is called a Sohaag geet. This particular song expresses the wish that good fortune shall always shower upon the bride. The lyrics call for sohaag to shower on every ornament—sari, nose ring (nathiya), earrings (jhumka), necklace, bangles, bracelets (kangan), anklets (payal)—and finally the song prays for good fortune to bless the bride and groom and both their families.