Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday shared the design of the upcoming Janaki Mandir at Punaura Dham close to Sitamarhi district, believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Sita. The Chief Minister additionally introduced the structure of a temple belief to expedite the development and redevelopment work at Punaura Dham, which has been underway since December 2023.
Sharing the information on social media, Nitish mentioned, “It provides us immense pleasure to announce that the design for the great improvement of Punaura Dham, Sitamarhi, the birthplace of Mom Sita, is now full. The design features a grand temple and different constructions, which we’re sharing with you. A belief has additionally been fashioned to expedite the development course of. We’re dedicated to finishing the development of the grand temple at Punaura Dham, Sitamarhi, quickly. The development of the magnificent temple is a matter of delight and luck for all of us, the folks of Bihar.”
Nitish’s announcement comes three months after Union Dwelling Minister Amit Shah promised at an Ahmedabad occasion {that a} grand Sita temple can be constructed quickly in Sitamarhi. Bihar authorities sources mentioned most a part of development and revamp of the temple can be over earlier than the state Meeting polls, due this October-November.
The temple design exhibits the principle temple, Sita kund (pond) with cemented stairs on all 4 sides, a giant corridor for meditation and a visiting space. All connecting roads to the pilgrim web site are additionally being developed. In addition to, thematic gates and parking areas are being constructed across the pilgrim web site.
In September 2023, when Nitish’s JD(U) was part of the INDIA bloc, he had introduced a improvement plan for the Sita Mandir at Punaura Dham, 6 km from Sitamarhi, and had sought the Centre’s assist in its development. On December 13, 2023, he laid the inspiration stone for the general improvement of Punaura Dham Janki Mandir.
When Nitish returned to the NDA fold in January 2024, the federal government confused that the Janaki Mandir could be part of the upcoming Ramayana circuit, connecting Ayodhya to Sitamarhi and Janakpuri.
