Sita's birthplace and the venue of her marriage to Rama. The most important Rama-Sita pilgrimage site outside India.
Janakpur is the ancient Mithila kingdom of King Janaka, Sita's father. The current temple was built in 1910 in Mughal-Rajput style. The Vivah Mandap (marriage pavilion) marks the exact spot of Rama-Sita's wedding.
Stunning Mughal-style architecture with white marble and colorful lattice work. Three stories, 50+ rooms. The Vivah Mandap is an open pavilion marking the wedding site.
Sita's birthplace
Rama-Sita wedding venue
Mughal-style architecture
Cross-border pilgrimage
Vivah Mandap
Vivah Panchami (Rama-Sita's wedding anniversary)
Ram Navami
Chhath Puja
Located in Janakpur, Nepal. Open daily. Indian tourists can visit without a visa. About 20 km from the India-Nepal border at Bhimnagar.
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