Janakpur
is the capital of the ancient state of Mithila and the Janaki Temple, located in
the center of the city, is well known in the Hindu Kingdom (Nepal). Sita
(Janaki) the wife of the legendary hero Ram was born in Janakpur. Throughout the
year, many pilgrims come to pay their respects to Ram and Sita who are the main
religious attractions in Janakpur. The city is thronged by worshippers and
visitors, especially during the festival of Bibah
Panchami.
This annual festival is celebrated on the occasion of Ram and Sita's marriage
and their wedding ceremony is enacted throughout the week. During this period,
the city is enlivened by the wedding festivities.
Ram and Sita are the two central
characters of the great Hindu epic Ramayan. In the story, Ram strings a bow that
originally belonged to Lord Shiva the destroyer and in the process, the bow
breaks into three pieces. One piece flies up to heaven another falls down into
the depths of the underworld, presently there is a huge pond called Dhanush Sagar
above the spot. The third piece flies to present day Dhanushadham, about 40
kilometers from Janakpur. There, visitors will see huge rocks shaped liked a
bow. Thus, after Ram's successful attempt to string the bow, Janaki's father,
King Janak gives his daughter's hand in marriage to the brave prince of Ayodhya.
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