Temple
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Punaura Dham
पुनौरा धाम
Punaura Village, 5 km from Sitamarhi
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 ploughing the field for a Yajna (fire sacrifice). A beautiful temple marks this sacred spot with ancient trees and a peaceful atmosphere.
पुनौरा धाम सीतामढ़ी से 5 किमी पश्चिम में स्थित प्राचीन तीर्थस्थल है। यहीं राजा जनक ने यज्ञ के लिए खेत जोतते समय शिशु सीता को पाया था।
According to the Ramayana, King Janak found infant Sita in a furrow while ploughing this field for a yajna, and raised her as his daughter — hence her name Janaki. Saint Pundrik's ashram once stood here. The Bihar government has announced plans to develop the site into a spiritual city named "Sitapuram", and a new 159-ft Janaki Janmasthali Mandir is under construction across 67 acres, built in Makrana marble with parikrama paths, gardens and pilgrim facilities.
6 km from Sitamarhi Railway Station and Bus Stand via local auto or e-rickshaw; well connected by road from Sitamarhi town on NH-77.
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