Shree Janaki Mandir
The birthplace of Mata Sita
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About Shree Janaki Mandir
A stunning marble temple in Janakpur, built in 1910, Janaki Mandir marks the birthplace of Mata Sita (Janaki) and the site of her marriage to Bhagwan Ram. The Vivah Panchami festival re-enacting the Ram-Sita wedding is celebrated here with great splendour.
Aarti Timings
- Mangala Aarti05:00
- Sandhya Aarti19:30
Timings are indicative and may change on festival days.
Festivals & Sacred Days
Vivah Panchami
November–DecemberJanakpur's grandest festival — the divine marriage of Mata Sita and Bhagwan Ram is re-enacted with a magnificent procession, drawing pilgrims from Nepal and India to Sita's birthplace.
Ram Navami
March–AprilThe birth of Bhagwan Ram is celebrated with kirtan, processions and special worship at the temple of his consort's birthplace.
Parikrama / Chhath
VariesJanakpur observes the regional Parikrama circumambulation and the Mithila Chhath with great fervour, the town's ponds filling with devotees.
Poojas & Sevas
Mangala Aarti
05:00The dawn awakening of Mata Janaki (Sita) and Bhagwan Ram, the first worship of the day at the marble temple.
Sita-Ram Darshan
Worship of the enshrined images of Sita and Ram, the temple marking the very site where Janaki is believed to have been born and married.
Sandhya Aarti
19:30The evening lamp ceremony, accompanied by devotional singing in the Mithila tradition.
Travel Guide
Address
Shree Janaki Mandir, Janakpurdham, Dhanusha District, Madhesh Province, Nepal
Nearest Airport
Janakpur Airport (JKR), about 5 km, with flights from Kathmandu
Nearest Railway
Janakpur is served by a cross-border rail link to Jaynagar (India); the station is within the town, and buses connect from the Indian border.
Best Season
October to March for pleasant weather; Vivah Panchami (Nov–Dec) is the most spectacular but crowded time.
Dress Code
Modest, traditional attire; remove footwear before entering the temple.
How to reach
Fly from Kathmandu to Janakpur, or travel by road/rail from the Indian border at Jaynagar; the temple sits at the heart of Janakpur town.
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