Jānakī Mandir, Sitamarhi
The birthplace of Sītā
⭐ Why it is famous
Punaura Dham, held to be where Sītā emerged from the furrow as King Janaka ploughed the field.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The shrine marks the Janaki-kuṇḍa of tradition; the present temple complex is modern and under expansion as a Rāmāyaṇa circuit site.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:00 – 21:00
- Ārati morning and evening
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Vivāha Pañcamī and Rāmanavamī are the main festivals
- Janaki-kuṇḍa tank adjoining
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Jānakī Mandir, Sitamarhi, Sitamarhi (Punaura Dham), SitamarhiSitamarhi (SMI) — 5 km
Sitamarhi (Punaura Dham) bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Darbhanga (DBR) — 80 km
Buses from Muzaffarpur (75 km) and Darbhanga.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Dharmaśālās at Punaura
- Hotels in Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Janakpur, Nepal (35 km)
- Haleshwar Sthan
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
October–March