Fondly named as the City of Ponds, Janakpur city is believed to be a holy place among Hindu devotees. It is said this city is the birthplace of Goddess Sita and where she got married to Lord Ram. The city has a fascinating history. It was named after King Janak and remains a reserved destination among Hindus who visit here from all over the world. It is encircled with numerous rivers like Dudhmati, Jalad, Rato, Balan and Kamala.
Janaki Mandir Janaki Mandir remains on the itinerary of every traveler visiting Janakpur. The temple dates back to 1898 AD and was constructed by Brisabhanu Kunwar of Tikamgargh. The temple flaunts Indo-Islamic architecture with doors adored with silver. One amazing fact about Janakpur is that it has over 115 ancient ponds all having historical and mythological importance. Some of the most popular of these include Ganga Sagar, Parshuram Kunda and Dhanusha Sagar. Visit here and spend some moments amidst their serenity and spirituality.
Ram Sita Bibaha Mandir Another popular temple of the city is Ram Sita Bibaha Mandir where Rama and Sita got married. The temple captures the attention of all with its Nepalese architecture.
Dhanushadham Janakpur holds great significance among Hindus as it narrates numerous stories related to Hindu Mythology. Dhanushadham is another mythological place in the city where the broken parts of Shiva’s bow fell after Ram destroyed it to marry Sita. The place is known for hosting a huge fair called Makar Mela where locals flock to perform various rituals.
Other popular places to visit in Janakpur are:
How to Reach JanakpurJanakpur Airport of the city serves daily flights from Kathmandu. The city also has a railhead which is well linked with rest of India. Those travelling by bus can deboard at Darbhanga, which is 41 km away from Janakpur
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