Janakpur - The birth place of Goddess sita
Janakpur: Founded in the first half of the eighteenth century, is also referred as Janakpurdham. It is a sub-metropolitan city located in Nepal’s Dhanusa District. This city is around 225 kilometers southeast of Kathmandu. After Biratnagar and Birgunj, Janakpur is the third-largest city in the Terai region and the seventh-largest city in Nepal. The Dudhmati, Jalad, Rato, Balan, and Kamala are the five principal rivers that round Janakpur. It has a humid-subtropical climate. It is one of the cities in Nepal that is growing the quickest.
Since Janakpur is associated with the Ramayana, a Hindu epic, it is a significant place of pilgrimage for Hindus. Goddess Sita is said to have been born here, and this is also where she wed Lord Ram. More than 70 ponds may be found in Janakpur, which is also known as the City of Ponds. Every year, thousands of people flock to this holy city. Tourists love Janakpur because of the nice weather, the large and colorful festivals held throughout the year, the gorgeous temple architecture, and the welcoming residents. But Janakpur is not only home to temples and historic buildings. The city is renowned for its rich literary, linguistic, and artistic heritage. It is the center of the Mithila civilization and a hive of opportunities, opportunities, and other cultures. In the holy city of Janakpur, visitors can learn about and experience many cultures, traditions, religions, arts, and languages. Janakpur is at its most beautiful in May, July, and August.
Few among Janakpur's must-see attractions include:
It is one of the renowned Hindu temples which is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Sita. It is also named as Nau Lakha Mandir by the locals as the cost for the construction of the temple was nine lakhs. Queen Vrisha Bhanu of Tikamgarh, India built the temple in 1911 AD. It is constructed in the mixed style of Mughal and Hindu architecture. It is a three-storied structure and it is made entirely of stone and marble. There are 60 rooms that are decorated with flag of Nepal, colored glass, engravings and Mithila paintings, with beautiful lattice windows and turrets. In 1657, a golden statue of the Goddess Sita was found and Sita is said to have lived there. During her engagement, Janaki, also known as Sita, had selected Lord Rama as her spouse.
Amar Singh Thapa erected this shrine in honor of Ram, the prince of Ayodhya. The Ram Mandir is located just across from Dhanusagar, a 10-minute walk from Janaki Mandir. There are numerous stone statues of Lord Shiva on the right side of the temple. Ram Navami and Vivah Panchami are the two important holidays observed at the Ram Mandir. Ram Navami is celebrated as a special day because it marks the tithi (day) of Ram’s birth. A few unique traditional codes are conducted between Ram Mandir and Janaki Mandir on Vivah Panchami as guidelines for marriage.
It is also known as Ram Sita Vivaha Mandir, Vivaha Mandap designates the location of Lord Ram and Sita’s wedding. This temple contains a scene that represents a real marriage. Demigods that came to observe the magnificent occurrence can also be seen on the pillars.
In Janakpur, next to the Ram Mandir, is the holy pond known as Gangasagar. It is assumed that the Ganga provided the water for this pond. At night, this pond has a wonderful appearance. During the Chhath festival, it is exquisitely decked. Even at aarti time, guests can take a boat ride on the pond.
This non-profit organization teaches women business and skill-related topics so they can support themselves on their own. Women were initially taught the traditional Mithila paper art, but now they also receive instruction in painting, sewing, screen printing, and ceramics.
