The makers of Ramayana unveiled a new song, Mangal Rang, on October 25, celebrating the love and sacred union of Lord Rama and Maa Sita. Composed by AR Rahman and sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, the song has drawn attention online, with one scene sparking a debate among viewers over whether it depicts Lord Rama’s haldi ceremony or preparations for his coronation.

Ramayana song sparks debate over haldi scene

The scene shows women applying haldi to Lord Rama, while Maa Sita stands beside him. While some viewers questioned the portrayal, arguing that it went against traditional Hindu wedding customs, others suggested that the sequence had been misunderstood and was connected to Lord Rama’s coronation.