“Nepal or India”, know in which country Mother Sita was born? This New Year, you must also plan to travel.

There are different beliefs regarding the birthplace of Mother Sita. Sitamarhi (Bihar, India) and Janakpur (Nepal) both have historical and religious evidence indicating their importance. According to religious and mythological beliefs, Sitamarhi is considered the birthplace of Mother Sita and Janakpur is considered the place of her farewell and marriage. Both the places have special significance in Mithila culture and Indian history.

According to mythological beliefs, it is believed in Sitamarhi that Mother Sita was born from the earth while King Janak of Mithila region was plowing. There is a place here “Sita Kund”, which is considered to be the proof of the birth of Mother Sita. Thousands of devotees visit here every year, especially on the occasion of Ram Navami and Vivah Panchami.

Janakpur is considered to be the ancient capital of Mithila, where the palace of King Janak was located. * Ram Janaki Temple located in Janakpur is considered to be the marriage venue of Lord Ram and Mother Sita. It was from Janakpur that Mother Sita took leave from Lord Ram. The site is a major pilgrimage site in Nepal and a symbol of India-Nepal cultural relations.

Both Sitamarhi and Janakpur are important from the point of view of birth. According to mythological texts, the birth of Mother Sita was a special event, which happened during the reign of King Janak of Mithila. In most of the texts of farewell, there is mention of Janakpur, where the marriage of Sita and Ram took place. Devotees visit these places according to their faith and visit the holy places associated with Mother Sita.