An amazing and unheard incident from Ramayana: Who was Mother Sita’s brother?

We all know that Mother Sita was the eldest daughter of King Janaka of Mithila and is known as “Janaki.” She is also known as “Bhumiputri,” as she was born from a field. But have you ever wondered who performed the rituals that were supposed to be performed by a brother at the wedding of Lord Shri Ram and Mother Sita, even though King Janak had no son?
This is a very interesting and divine incident.

A moral dilemma arose during the marriage:
On the day of Margashirsha Shukla Panchami (Vivah Panchami), the marriage ceremony of Lord Shri Ram and Mother Sita was underway. Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh and all the gods and goddesses themselves came in disguise to witness this supernatural scene.
During the marriage, there was a ritual in which the bride’s brother had to walk ahead and sprinkle lava (flour). When the priest called for the brother, there was silence. King Janaka had no son. Mother Earth was also saddened, wondering how the ritual would be completed.
When Mangaldev became Sita’s brother: Then a dark complexioned, bright young man stood up in the gathering and came forward to complete the ritual. King Janaka was surprised and asked for his introduction, as he could not have a stranger perform this ritual.
The young man said firmly, “King! I am fully qualified for this task. If you have any doubts, ask Maharishi Vashistha and Vishwamitra.”
Maharishi Vashistha and Vishwamitra smilingly resolved King Janaka’s doubts. That young man was none other than Mangaldev himself.
Secret of the connection:
Since Mother Sita was born from the earth, she was the ‘Bhumiputri’. And the planet Mars is also considered a “son of the earth.” Thus, Mangaldev became Sita’s brother-in-law. Upon receiving permission from the sages, Mangaldev performed the duties of a brother and completed the marriage rituals.
This episode from the Ramayana tells us that when there is an obstacle in a righteous cause, Then the divine powers themselves appear to help in some form or the other.

Jai Siya Ram!