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Janaki Mandir

Janaki Mandir is a Hindu temple in Janakpur in the Mithila region of Nepal, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Sita. It is an example of Hindu-Koiri Nepali architecture. It is often considered the most important model of Koiri architecture in Nepal. The site was designated as a UNESCO tentative site in 2008.

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    All about the Janaki Mandir.

    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. Janaki or Sita, had chosen Lord Rama as her husband during her engagement.

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    The temple is predominantly thronged by devotees of the Goddess and her consort, Lord Rama, during auspicious occasions and festivals like the Ram Navami, Vivah Panchami, Dashain, Deepavali, and Holi. Pilgrims come in from all around Nepal, Sri Lanka and India to worship the Goddess who is deemed an epitome of courage, purity, selflessness, dedication, loyalty and feminine virtues.

    Who Built Janaki Mandir?

    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.

    What to eat when you are Janakpur?

    Mithila cuisine—rice, lentil soup, vegetable curry, taruwa, tirauli, phulauri, fish curry and curd.

    1. Ram Mandir Ram Mandir

      This temple was built by Amar Singh Thapa in dedication to Ram, the prince of Ayodhya. The Ram Mandir is about 10-minute walk from Janaki Mandir, right opposite Dhanusagar. At the right side of the temple there are many stone idols of the Lord Shiva. The main festivals celebrated in Ram Mandir are Ram Navami and Vivah Panchami. As Ram Navami is the birth tithi (date) of Ram, special bhajans are sung on the day. On Vivah Panchami, some special traditional codes are performed between Ram Mandir and Janaki Mandir as marriage codes to be followed.

    2. Vivaha Mandap Vivaha Mandap

      Vivaha Mandap also known as Ram Sita Vivaha Mandir, marks the spot where Lord Ram and Sita got married. In this temple we can find the scene depicting the actual marriage. Demigods are also seen on the pillars, who came to witness the great event.

    3. Gangasagar Gangasagar

      Gangasagar is the holy pond in Janakpur which is located near Ram Mandir. It is believed that the water for this pond has been brought from the Ganga. This pond looks magical at night time. It is beautifully decorated during Chhath festival. Visitors can also enjoy a boat ride on the pond, even during the aarti time.

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      It is located at the west bank of Gangasagar. Swargdwari means Swarg (The Heaven) and Dwar (gate). So, this place is considered as a gate to heaven for the dead people.

    A 30-minute flight from Kathmandu will take you to Janakpur. Or, you can catch a bus for a six-hour ride along the BP Highway.

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