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Sitamarhi situates on the western banks of the Lakhandai river. This sleepy district in the northern upholds a long tradition and cultural heritage that has its footings on the great epic Ramayana. As the name suggests, Sitamarhi is closely related to Sita devi, the icon of Indian women hood. As the birthplace of Goddess Sita, this hamlet boasts of a colourful history that unfurls the baffling story of goddess Sita. Tradition and legend says that goddess Sita sprang in to life while King Janaka were ploughing the field in order to please Lord Indra, the god of rains. The place got its lovely name Sitamarhi from this beautiful legend. Today’s Sitamarhi is a much acclaimed pilgrim centre where tradition and mythology synchronizes beautifully. Its legendary association with the classic story of Ramayana gave it a predominant place in the itinerary of a pious Hindu. This devout centre presents the awesome beauty of a lovely locale that preserves its ethnicity and heritage in a proud manner. In Sitamarhi one can still feel the greatness and magnetism of a rich legacy. In fact Sitamarhi proffers the picture of an alluring devout centre, which beautifully blends the customs and traditions with the contemporary life. Though the district of Sitamarhi depicts a picture of a religious destination, along with its lovely shrines and temples, the city also holds other allures that make one’s trip quite enjoyable. A bevy of other exiting and fascinating attractions like Kanti thermal power station, Darbhanga, Raxaul, Areraj, Motihari, are in store in Sitamarhi.The city of Sitamarhi is a rare combination of alluring natural vistas, fashionable structures and enlivening sacred shrines. It portrays the vivid picture of an upcoming tourist location where the devout and the picnicker would love to come again and again.
Janaki Temple, Sitamarhi
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Category : Pilgrim
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 843315
STD Code: 6226
Info Website: http://sitamarhi.bih.nic.in/
Best Time to Visit: November – March
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By Air : The nearest airport to Sitamarhi is the Jaiprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna, which is at a distance of 139 km away. This airport is well connected to other airports in the country like Delhi International airport. Taxi cabs are available from Airport to Sitamarhi and it cost about Rs 1,700.
By Train : Sitamarhi railway station is on Raxaul-Darbhanga rail route. Few trains stop at this station. The major nearby railhead is at Raxaul. It is well connected to all major railway stations in India.
By BUS : Sitamarhi is well connected to all cities in and around Bihar by state owned transport services. Some private deluxe buses also operate between Patna and Sitamarhi, charging about Rs 300 per head.
By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
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- Beware of pickpockets as Sitamarhi is a major tourist city in India.
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- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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