https://jankimandir.com/ daily 1.0 https://jankimandir.com/about weekly 0.7 https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places weekly 0.7 https://jankimandir.com/culture weekly 0.7 https://jankimandir.com/education weekly 0.7 https://jankimandir.com/news weekly 0.7 https://jankimandir.com/blog weekly 0.7 https://jankimandir.com/gallery weekly 0.7 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sitamarhitourismcopy.jpg Sitamarhi Tourism A glimpse of Sitamarhi's tourism appeal ? the birthplace of Goddess Sita and a gateway to the Mithila region. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/???????_?????,_????????,_?????.jpg Urvija Kund Urvija Kund, named after another epithet of Goddess Sita, is one of Sitamarhi's sacred water bodies. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/????????,_????????.jpg Sita Kund Sita Kund is a sacred kund (water tank) in Sitamarhi, visited by pilgrims as part of the town's holy circuit. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sitamarhi_Mahotav.jpg Sitamarhi Mahotsav Sitamarhi Mahotsav is the district's annual cultural festival, celebrating local heritage, art and community spirit. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ram_Sakal_Singh_Science_College,_Sitamarhi.jpg Ram Sakal Singh Science College Ram Sakal Singh Science College, located on NH 77 in Dumra, is one of Sitamarhi's prominent degree colleges. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sitamarhi_Jn_Station.jpg Sitamarhi Junction Railway Station Sitamarhi Junction is the district's main railway station, connecting the town to major cities across Bihar and beyond. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/An_Evening_of_Sitamarhi.jpg An Evening in Sitamarhi A peaceful evening view capturing the natural beauty of the Sitamarhi countryside. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d7/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A1%2C_%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A2%E0%A4%BC%E0%A5%80.jpg Sita Kund Sita Kund is a sacred kund (water tank) in Sitamarhi, visited by pilgrims as part of the town's holy circuit. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Goddess_Sita_in_Sitamarhi.jpg Goddess Sita Goddess Sita, consort of Lord Rama, whose birthplace at Sitamarhi gives the district its name and spiritual identity. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Shiv_Mandir,_Nepali_Architecture,_Sitamarhi..jpg Shiv Mandir (Nepali Architecture) A Shiva temple built in distinctive Nepali architectural style, reflecting Sitamarhi's close cultural ties with neighbouring Nepal. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sita_at_Sitamarhi_temple.jpg Sita at Sitamarhi Temple The sacred idol of Goddess Sita enshrined at the main Janki Mandir temple in Sitamarhi. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ma_Janki,_Sitamarhi.jpg Maa Janki A devotional depiction of Maa Janki (Goddess Sita), worshipped as the presiding deity of Sitamarhi. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Janakisthan,_Sitamarhi,_Bihar.jpg Janaki Sthan Janakisthan refers to the sacred grounds linked to King Janak and the birth of Goddess Sita at Sitamarhi. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bagahi_Math_Sitamarhi,_Bihar.jpg Baghi Math Baghi Math is a revered religious site in Sitamarhi, part of the district's rich spiritual heritage. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Janaki_kund,_Sitamarhi,_Bihar.jpg Janki Kund Janki Kund, located just south of Janki Mandir, is a sacred water tank associated with the temple complex at Sitamarhi. https://jankimandir.com/contact weekly 0.7 https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/janki-mandir 2026-04-05 monthly 0.8 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sita_at_Sitamarhi_temple.jpg Janki Mandir Janki Mandir is the most famous and sacred temple of Sitamarhi, dedicated to Goddess Sita (Janki). It is believed to be the exact birthplace of Goddess Sita, daughter of King Janak and consort of Lord https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/punaura-dham 2026-04-05 monthly 0.8 https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/Punaura_Sitamarhi.jpg Punaura Dham Punaura Dham is an ancient and highly revered pilgrimage site located about 5 km west of Sitamarhi town. According to Hindu mythology, this is the exact spot where King Janak found baby Sita while plo https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/haleshwar-sthan 2026-04-05 monthly 0.8 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sitamarhi3.JPG Haleshwar Sthan Haleshwar Sthan is an ancient Shiva temple in Sitamarhi. The name comes from Hal (plough) and Ishwar (God), referring to Lord Shiva who blessed King Janak. Especially crowded during Maha Shivratri whe https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/baghi-math 2026-04-05 monthly 0.8 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bagahi_Math_Sitamarhi,_Bihar.jpg Baghi Math Baghi Math is a historic monastery in Baghi village known for spiritual significance and teachings of great saints. Has a peaceful environment with ancient trees, a library with religious texts, and c https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/janki-kund 2026-04-05 monthly 0.8 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Janaki_kund,_Sitamarhi,_Bihar.jpg Janki Kund Sacred pond near Janki Mandir where Goddess Sita is believed to have bathed in her childhood. Surrounded by ghats and small temples. Major ghat for Chhath Puja celebrations. Recently renovated with be https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/deokuli 2026-04-05 monthly 0.8 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ancient_mound,_Bargaon_,_Nalanda,_Bihar_...JPG Deokuli Important archaeological and religious site with ancient ruins dating back centuries. Related to the Videha Kingdom. Ancient pottery and sculptures found here. The ASI has shown interest in excavation https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/lakhandei-river 2026-04-05 monthly 0.8 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bagmati_River.jpg Lakhandei River One of the important rivers flowing through Sitamarhi. Scenic views and lush green monsoon landscape. Used for Chhath Puja celebrations. Popular for photography and enjoying nature along the banks. https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/nepal-border-bhitta-bazar 2026-04-05 monthly 0.8 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Indo%E2%80%93Nepal_Friendship_Bridge_(Raxaul%E2%80%93Birgunj_Border)_May_2026.jpg Nepal Border (Bhitta Bazar) Indo-Nepal border crossing at Bhitta More, 12 km from Sitamarhi. Indians and Nepalis can cross with valid ID. Markets on both sides with Nepali and Indian goods. Customs and immigration office availab https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/pupri 2026-04-06 monthly 0.8 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Shiv_Mandir,_Nepali_Architecture,_Sitamarhi..jpg Pupri Pupri is a sub-divisional town in Sitamarhi district known for its market, agricultural activity, and connectivity. It serves as an important commercial center for surrounding villages. https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/belsand 2026-04-06 monthly 0.8 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sitamarhi_Mahotav.jpg Belsand Belsand is an important block headquarters in Sitamarhi district. It is known for its agriculture, fertile land, and traditional Mithila culture. https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/riga-sugar-mill 2026-04-06 monthly 0.8 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1779212546099-611a26a44e80?w=800 Riga Sugar Mill Riga is famous for its sugar mill, one of the oldest sugar mills in Bihar. The town has economic importance due to sugar production and agricultural trade. https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/bagmati-river-ghat 2026-04-06 monthly 0.8 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bagmati_River.jpg Bagmati River Ghat The Bagmati River flows through Sitamarhi and is considered sacred. The river ghats are important during Chhath Puja and other festivals. Beautiful natural scenery. https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/sursand 2026-04-06 monthly 0.8 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sursand_temple_3.jpg Sursand Sursand is a block in Sitamarhi located near the Indo-Nepal border. It is known for its agricultural produce, border trade, and cultural diversity. https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/bairgania 2026-04-06 monthly 0.8 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Indo%E2%80%93Nepal_Friendship_Bridge_(Raxaul%E2%80%93Birgunj_Border)_May_2026.jpg Bairgania Bairgania is a town close to the Nepal border, important for cross-border trade and agriculture. Known for its market and connectivity to Nepal. https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/madhuban-sitamarhi 2026-04-06 monthly 0.8 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Janakisthan,_Sitamarhi,_Bihar.jpg Madhuban Sitamarhi A historical and religious place in Sitamarhi. Known for ancient temples, peaceful environment, and Maithili cultural heritage. https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/sita-kund 2026-09-02 monthly 0.8 https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d7/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A1%2C_%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A2%E0%A4%BC%E0%A5%80.jpg Sita Kund Sita Kund is a sacred water body in Sitamarhi associated with Goddess Sita, distinct from Janki Kund by the main temple. Devotees consider its waters holy, especially during Chhath Puja and Vivah Panc https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/panth-pakar 2026-09-02 monthly 0.8 https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1783077384477-91eeffa493d1?w=800 Panth-Pakar Panth-Pakar marks the spot, 8 km north-east of Sitamarhi, where local tradition holds that Sita rested under an ancient Banyan (Pakar) tree while being carried by palanquin to Ayodhya after her weddin https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/goraul-sharif 2026-10-09 monthly 0.8 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sitamarhi5.JPG Goraul Sharif A revered Islamic shrine considered one of the most sacred Muslim pilgrimage sites in Bihar after Bihar Sharif and Phulwari Sharif. https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/shukeshwar-sthan 2026-10-09 monthly 0.8 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sitamarhi5.JPG Shukeshwar Sthan An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (as Shukeshwarnath), believed to be the former meditation and worship place of the sage Shukadev Muni. https://jankimandir.com/tourist-places/bodhayan-sar 2026-10-09 monthly 0.8 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sitamarhi5.JPG Bodhayan-Sar A historic site associated with Maharishi Bodhayana, the ancient Sanskrit scholar who authored several Vedic texts; the renowned grammarian Panini is traditionally said to have been his disciple. https://jankimandir.com/news/xyz 2025-12-31 monthly 0.6 https://jankimandir.com/news/nh-77-road-widening 2026-04-05 monthly 0.6 https://jankimandir.com/news/sitamarhi-medical-college-update 2026-04-05 monthly 0.6 https://jankimandir.com/news/chhath-puja-ghats-ready 2026-04-05 monthly 0.6 https://jankimandir.com/news/free-wifi-sitamarhi 2026-04-05 monthly 0.6 https://jankimandir.com/news/sitapuram-spiritual-city-announced 2026-09-02 monthly 0.6 https://jankimandir.com/news/janaki-janmasthali-mandir-construction-update 2026-09-02 monthly 0.6 https://jankimandir.com/blog/janki-mandir-guide 2026-04-05 monthly 0.6 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sitamarhi5.JPG Complete Guide to Visiting Janki Mandir Sitamarhi Complete guide to visiting Janki Mandir - timings, how to reach, best time to visit, and nearby attractions. https://jankimandir.com/blog/top-festivals-sitamarhi 2026-04-05 monthly 0.6 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Assembled_Devotees_-_Chhath_Puja_Ceremony_-_Baja_Kadamtala_Ghat_-_Kolkata_2013-11-09_4321.JPG Top 5 Festivals of Sitamarhi You Must Experience Discover the top 5 festivals celebrated in Sitamarhi with great enthusiasm and devotion. https://jankimandir.com/blog/sitamarhi-to-patna 2026-04-05 monthly 0.6 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sitamarhi_Jn_Station.jpg Sitamarhi to Patna: Complete Travel Guide Complete travel guide from Sitamarhi to Patna - by train, road, and air options with fares. https://jankimandir.com/blog/how-to-reach-sitamarhi-travel-guide 2026-09-02 monthly 0.6 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sitamarhi_Jn_Station.jpg How to Reach Sitamarhi: Complete Train, Bus & Air Travel Guide Everything you need to know about reaching Sitamarhi by train, bus, or air — routes, distances, and travel times from major Indian cities. https://jankimandir.com/blog/sacred-triangle-punaura-dham-janki-mandir-janakpur 2026-09-02 monthly 0.6 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Janakisthan,_Sitamarhi,_Bihar.jpg Sitamarhi's Sacred Triangle: Punaura Dham, Janki Mandir & Janakpur Punaura Dham, Janki Mandir and Janakpur together trace Goddess Sita's full story — her birth, her upbringing, and her marriage to Lord Rama — across a single cross-border pilgrimage circuit. https://jankimandir.com/blog/a-journey-to-the-heart-of-mithila-the-timeless-grace-of-janki-mandir 2026-10-08 monthly 0.6 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sita_at_Sitamarhi_temple.jpg A Journey to the Heart of Mithila: The Timeless Grace of Janki Mandir Discover the spiritual serenity and historical significance of Janki Mandir, the sacred birthplace of Goddess Sita in the heart of Sitamarhi. https://jankimandir.com/blog/haleshwar-sthan-the-sacred-ground-of-mithila-s-divine-origin 2026-10-08 monthly 0.6 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sitamarhi3.JPG Haleshwar Sthan: The Sacred Ground of Mithila's Divine Origin Discover the ancient Haleshwar Sthan temple in Sitamarhi, a site deeply connected to the legend of King Janak and the birth of Sita. https://jankimandir.com/blog/tracing-the-origins-of-sita-a-pilgrimage-to-punaura-dham 2026-10-08 monthly 0.6 https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/Punaura_Sitamarhi.jpg Tracing the Origins of Sita: A Pilgrimage to Punaura Dham Discover the serene Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi, the legendary site where King Janak is believed to have discovered Goddess Sita during a sacred ploughing ritual. https://jankimandir.com/blog/punaura-dham-882-crore-temple-project-details 2026-10-10 monthly 0.6 https://jankimandir.com/uploads/punaura-dham-new-temple-design.jpeg Punaura Dham's ₹882 Crore Temple Project: Full Details, Timeline & What It Means for Sitamarhi Everything confirmed so far about the ₹882.87 crore, 67-acre temple complex coming up at Punaura Dham — the foundation ceremony, the trust overseeing it, and the 2028 completion target.