Punaura Dham
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| Maa Janaki Janmabhoomi Temple or Punaura Dham | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Sitamarhi, Bihar |
| Country | India |
Punaura Dham is also known as Maa Janaki Janmabhoomi Temple in Punaura village of Sitamarhi district of Bihar.[1] It is believed that Mata Sita was born at this place.[2][3]
History[edit]
There is a story related to this that once there was a severe famine in Mithila and the priest there advised King Janak to plow the field.When King Janak was ploughing, an earthen pot came out of the ground, in which Mother Sita was in an infant state.[4][5]
Behind the temple in Punaura Dham, there is a lake by the name of Janaki Kund. There is a belief about this lake that bathing in this lake gives birth to children.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Bihar tourism, Bihar tourism (30 Jan 2023). "Punaura Dham". Bihar tourism. Retrieved 30 Jan 2023.
- ^ "Bihar to develop Sita's birthplace: An expert explains the history and mythology of Mithila". The Indian Express. 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Bihar to develop Sita's birthplace: An expert explains the history and mythology of Mithila". The Indian Express. 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ Sitamarhi. "Sitamarhi". Bihar Tourism.
- ^ Desk, Prabhat Khabar Digital (2024-01-07). "पुनौरा धाम से पाहुन राम को भेजा जा रहा है 7101 दउरा सनेश भार, 5 ट्रक और 101 छोटे वाहनों पर निकलेगी यात्रा". Prabhat Khabar (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "Punaura Dham को अयोध्या की तर्ज पर करना था विकसित, फंड जारी होने के बाद भी काम नहीं होने से लोगों में मायूसी". ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-12-24.