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Janakpur

Sacred pilgrimage site where Sita was born and married

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Janaki Mandir · Temple

A grand sandstone temple dedicated to Goddess Sita, built in the 1910s, standing five stories tall on the banks of the sacred Mithila lake. Best: October to November

Ram Navami Festival at Mithila Lake · Festival

Annual Hindu festival celebrated at sacred Mithila Lake where legend says Rama and Sita were married. Best: March to April

Mithila Art Museum · Museum

Museum showcasing traditional Mithila paintings, a UNESCO-recognized art form native to this region with intricate geometric patterns. Best: October to March

Vivaha Mandap · Historic Site

The ceremonial marriage pavilion where Ram and Sita's wedding is believed to have taken place according to Hindu mythology. Best: September to November

Ganga Sagar Confluence · Viewpoint

Sacred meeting point of Janaki and Mithila rivers creating a spiritual bathing spot for pilgrims. Best: October to November

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