As mentioned in the famous Hindu epic Ramayana, Janakpur was the headquarters of King Janak, and the birthplace of his daughter, Goddess Sita (also known as Janaki), who was married to Lord Ramchandra of Ayodhya, India. Every year, a huge number of Hindu devotees from all over the world visit the temple to pay homage to Ram and Sita, believed to be the incarnations of Lord Bishnu and goddess Laxmi. The Janakpurdham, an important tourist destination of Terai plain, is located in the Dhanusha district of Janakpur within the Central Development Region. The historical town housing ancient temples, monasteries, arts and craft of numerous deities is also regarded as an important religious centre. The town that used to be the capital of the ancients Mithila Kingdom is also home to many important pilgrimage sites. Janakpur is the birthplace of the ideal woman of all Hindus, Mother Sita, the consort of Lord Ram, the ideal man. Each and every square of the town bosts at least on diety related to the epic Ramayana, which adds to the town’s attraction. The town named after sage king Janak has developed as an important destination for religious tourist. The numerous holy sites originating in different stages of the history have spread the fame of Janakpurdham not only within the borden on Nepal but throughout the world. The Janaki temple is regarded as the most important and popular religious site of the town. The magnificent Janaki temple, was built by VrishBhanu, the queen of Tikamgarh in India, in 1910. It serves as the major attraction for visitors of this historic town.
