According to Vedic literature, the present Ram Janaki Temple in Janakpur is located at the birthplace of Goddess Sita, consort of Lord Rama. As mentioned in the great epic of the Ramayana, the area belonged to the realms of King Janak. The Ram Janaki Temple is one of the most holy places for Hindus. Various vestiges of the 11th and 12th Century AD can be found. The temple architecture is of a much later period, however its style is unique; a blend of classical and neo-classical design with elements of fortification within a unique environmental setting. Thousands of devotees, including from many places, have flocked to the temple in janakpurdham to offer their prayers to Ram Janaki to mark the Ram Nawami festival. Ram Nawami, the birthday celebration of Shree Ram—a divine figure in Hinduism who saved this earth by killing devil ‘Ravana’, is being celebrated by Hindus across the world .
The Janaki Temple which is dedicated to Goddess Sita, and also has a Ram and Sita Marriage Mandhir (or also known as Ram and Sita Bibaha Mandhir in Nepali) which is said to have been built in the spot where they got married. Marriage anniversary of Ram and Sita is observed every year here through a festival which is also observed throughout Nepal.
one of such festival is the enactment of the wedding ceremony, decorating temples and monuments, burning of oil-lamps surrounding the temple and other historical sites in the region. Throughout the festival there are dramas in theaters and in open streets re-making the marriage ceremony of Ram and Sita. According to Hindu, Ram and Sita took birth to free the earth from the cruelty and sins of the demon King Ravana (Ravan). In the months of November and December, thousands of devotees visit Janakpur and come to the Ram Janaki Temple for the Vivah Panchami or rather the five day marriage ceremony that is reenacted in various forms. The visit to the Ram Janaki Temple is also a favorite time for present day weddings
Janaki Temple is the main attraction of Janakpur situated in the center of Janakpur. The construction of the temple decoreted with lovely artistry used an architectural style of the Mughal palaces. This temple is also known as Nine Hundred thousand Temple or Naulakh temple. the statue of Lord Ram and Mother Sita is related to temple, in the time of major festivals celebration begins in the temple's host. Another temples are Ratna Sagar Temple takes 12 minutes from Ramananda chowks, this temple is dedicated to Lord Ram and Sita, shree Shree Sankatmochan Temple that is trusted to relive the devotees from any trouble and obstacles, Vivah Mandap which was popular site of marriage between Lord Ram and Sita, surrounded by beauty full gardens main attraction for tourists, Dulaha Dulahi Temple located at Ramananda Chowk, Ram Mandir is situated in between the Janaki Temple and holy Dhanus Sagar, this temple is dedicated to Lord Ram.
Janakpur is about ten hours by bus from Kathmandu for about 30 minutes by plane . You can also reach Janakpur from other cities like Birgunj and Biratnagar. You will also go there from indian boarder sitamani and raxoul easily.
The Janaki Temple which is dedicated to Goddess Sita, and also has a Ram and Sita Marriage Mandhir (or also known as Ram and Sita Bibaha Mandhir in Nepali) which is said to have been built in the spot where they got married. Marriage anniversary of Ram and Sita is observed every year here through a festival which is also observed throughout Nepal.
one of such festival is the enactment of the wedding ceremony, decorating temples and monuments, burning of oil-lamps surrounding the temple and other historical sites in the region. Throughout the festival there are dramas in theaters and in open streets re-making the marriage ceremony of Ram and Sita. According to Hindu, Ram and Sita took birth to free the earth from the cruelty and sins of the demon King Ravana (Ravan). In the months of November and December, thousands of devotees visit Janakpur and come to the Ram Janaki Temple for the Vivah Panchami or rather the five day marriage ceremony that is reenacted in various forms. The visit to the Ram Janaki Temple is also a favorite time for present day weddings
Janaki Temple is the main attraction of Janakpur situated in the center of Janakpur. The construction of the temple decoreted with lovely artistry used an architectural style of the Mughal palaces. This temple is also known as Nine Hundred thousand Temple or Naulakh temple. the statue of Lord Ram and Mother Sita is related to temple, in the time of major festivals celebration begins in the temple's host. Another temples are Ratna Sagar Temple takes 12 minutes from Ramananda chowks, this temple is dedicated to Lord Ram and Sita, shree Shree Sankatmochan Temple that is trusted to relive the devotees from any trouble and obstacles, Vivah Mandap which was popular site of marriage between Lord Ram and Sita, surrounded by beauty full gardens main attraction for tourists, Dulaha Dulahi Temple located at Ramananda Chowk, Ram Mandir is situated in between the Janaki Temple and holy Dhanus Sagar, this temple is dedicated to Lord Ram.
Janakpur is about ten hours by bus from Kathmandu for about 30 minutes by plane . You can also reach Janakpur from other cities like Birgunj and Biratnagar. You will also go there from indian boarder sitamani and raxoul easily.
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