JANAKPURDHAM Temple

Home of Janaki Mandir

Open-and-close timings for Janaki Mandir in Janakpur:
Morning window: 05:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Afternoon/evening window: 04:00 PM to 08:30/09:00 PM
Some sources say the temple is open from around 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM with a simpler schedule.
Tip: It’s best to visit early morning (around when it opens) for less crowd and full darshan time.

Destinations: Janaki Dham - Janakpur Dist
Tour Type: Culture, Historical & Spiritual
Best For: Heritage Lovers, Cultual, Historial & Pilgrimage

Highlights:
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 center. 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 two 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 border on Nepal but throughout the world. The Janaki temple is regarded as the most important and popular religious site of the town.

Janakpurdham Temple The Huge temple resembling the Mugal palace of India has hundreds of rooms, stages. prayer rooms, store rooms and sitting rooms. The huge temple adorned with exquisite artistry never fails to astonish the visitors. Apart for the Janaki temple, the Ram Mandir, Vivaha Mandap, Janak Mandir, Lazman temple and the sacred Sagars (Ponds) are the other important holy sites. Huge fairs are hosted here on the Ram Nawami. Vivaha panchami and Chhath festivals. Ram Nawami is the birthday of Lord Ram while the Vivaha Panchami commemorates the marriage of Lord Ram and Mother Sita. The idols of Ram and Sita are circulated around the town at the head of a procession in the Vivaha Panchami. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrimage from around Nepal and India participate in these processions and festivals every years. The religiously important ancient town has helped in spreading the grandeur of Nepal's identity around the world.

RELIGIOUS SITE AROUND JANAKPURDHAM:
JANAKI TEMPLE: Janakpu's main attraction, the Janaki temple, a temple dedicated to Mother Sita, is located at the center of Janakpur. An architectural style resembling that of the Mughal places of India is used in the construction of the temple adorned with lovely artistry. The temple is also known as the Naulakh temple or Nine Hundred Thousands temple as nine hundred thousand rupees was spent in the construction of the temple. The temple sanctum houses idol of Lord Ram and Mother Sita as well as other related deities. Major festivals are hosted at the temp;le on Ramnawami, Vivah Panchami, Chhat, Holi and other festivals. Devotees numbering in hundred of thousands throung at the temple to participate in the festivals. Situated adjacent to the Janaki Mandir are the Vivah Mandap, Ram temple, Laxaman temple and Dharmashala. It takes 10 minutes on a rickshaw to reach the temple from Janakpur Buspark or Ramananda Chowk.

RATNA SAGAR TEMPLE: The Ratna Sagar Temple can be reached by walking for about 10 minutes from Ramanada Chowk. The temple is also dedicated to Lord Ram and Mother Sita and houses the idols of the deities. Temple is quite tall and is surrounded by a pretty garden. The sacred pond called Ratna Sagar is located near the temple and is considered one of the most sacred ponds of Janakpur.

SHREE SANKAT MOCHAN TEMPLE: The Sankat mochan Temple that is beleived to relieve the devotees from any trouble is famous not only in Janakpur but also in the surrounding districts. The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the Monkey God. It is traditionally believed that worshiping at the temple will receive from all the troubles and will fulfill any wish. Large number of worshipers gathers at the temple every Saturday and Tuesday and also on other Hindu festivals. People from far away places also arrive at the temple to offer worship. The temple is situated at a distance of 10 minutes walk from the Janaki Temple.

DULAHA DULAHI TEMPLE: The temple is called Dulaha-Dulahi Temple because of the idols of the deities in the fuise of bride-groom. The temple is situated at the Ramanada Chowk. The idols surrounded in a glass box are really attractive. The deities housed in the temple are Lord Ram and Mother Sita.

RAM MANDIR: The Ram Mandir is located in between the Janaki Temple and the holy Dhanush Sagar. The temple dedicated to Lord Ram is one of the famous temples of Janakpur. Huge fairs are hosted here on Ram Nawami, Vivah Panchami and Chharth festival. Temple sanctum Houses holds of Lord Ram and Mother Sita.

TENTATIVE TOUR PACKAGE - BY FLIGHT:
DAY 01 PROGRAM: Arrival Kathmandu.
- Transfer Hotel & Evening Visit Pashupatinath Darshan & Aarati
DAY 02 PROGRAM: Morning Breakfast
- Kathmandu City Sightseeing Tour including Boudhanath, Swyambhunath, Patan & Kathmandu Durbar Square

DAY 03 PROGRAM: Breakfast
- Transfer to Domestic Airport for the flight to Janakpur. Transfer Janakpur Hotel & Evening Visit Janaki Temple
DAY 04 PROGRAM: Early Breakfast
- Visit Mithila Kingdom Janaki Nagari including the Janki Temple, Ram Sita Vivaha Mandap, RATNA SAGAR TEMPLE,
SHREE SANKAT MOCHAN TEMPLE, RAM MANDIR & Finally Visit to Dhanusa Dham. Hotel Check Out & Transfer to process back to Kathmandu by Flight. Check in Hotel at Kathmandu
DAY 05 PROGRAM: MORNING BREAKFAST
- Transfer to International airport for final departure. Service End.

TENTATIVE TOUR PACKAGE - BY ROAD VIA Sindhuli Bardibas Highway:
DAY 01 PROGRAM: Arrival Kathmandu.
Transfer Hotel & Evening Visit Pashupatinath Darshan & Aarati
DAY 02 PROGRAM: Morning Breakfast
- Kathmandu City Sightseeing Tour including Boudhanath, Swyambhunath, Patan & Kathmandu Durbar Square

DAY 03 PROGRAM: Breakfast
- Drive process to Janakpur approx 7 hours journey via Sindhuli Bardibas Highway. Transfer Janakpur Hotel & Evening Visit Janakpur Town.
DAY 04 PROGRAM: Early Breakfast
- Visit Mithila Kingdom Janaki Nagari including the Janki Temple, Ram Sita Vivaha Mandap, RATNA SAGAR TEMPLE,
SHREE SANKAT MOCHAN TEMPLE, RAM MANDIR & Finally Visit to Dhanusa Dham. Hotel Check Out & Transfer to process drive back via same road to Kathmandu. Check in Hotel at Kathmandu
DAY 05 PROGRAM: MORNING BREAKFAST
- Transfer to International airport for final departure. Service End.

TOUR COST INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
Hotel Accommodation | Sightseeing Tour | City Guide | Private Vehicle etc

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Heritage SITE

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    Pashupatinath Temple
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