Janaki Mandir:
The Janaki Mandir is the centrally located temple in the city dedicated to Sita (wife of lord Ram). It is also called “Naulakha Mandir” since it was built by spending Rs.9 lakhs at that time (1898 AD) for the construction of the temple. It reflects a fine blend of Indo-Islamic architecture on its walls and doors.
Ram Sita Bibaha Mandir:
The Ram Sita Bibaha Mandir is another important temple and interesting religious place in Janakpur. This is actually a pagoda built in the traditional Nepali style. The temple was built in the memory of the wedding of lord Ram and Sita. Life-size statues of Ram and Sita are situated inside the temple. The statues of the brothers of Ram are also situated inside the temple.
Dhanush Sagar and Ganga Sagar:
There are more than 200 sacred ponds in the city where pilgrims take the holy bath. Among them Dhanush and Ganga Sagar are the important ones. During festivals, ponds gain more importance as many religious ceremonies are held around the ponds.
Besides these, the celebrations of festivals such as Ram Navami, Dipawali, Holi, Chhath are interesting to see. Janakpur is also the center for the ancient Mithila art and craft. Mithila women always decorate the walls of their houses with paintings depicting figures from Hindu mythology in abstract forms, as a general tradition in Mithila region.
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