Sitamarhi, Bihar — After the grand Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya, preparations are now underway for an equally monumental shrine dedicated to Mata Sita in Bihar’s Sitamarhi.
In a landmark ceremony at the sacred Punaura Dham — widely believed to be Mata Sita’s birthplace — Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alongside Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, laid the foundation stone for the Mata Janaki Temple project.
The ₹882-crore initiative aims to develop Punaura Dham into a world-class religious and tourism hub, drawing inspiration from Ayodhya’s transformation. Officials envision the site becoming a major attraction for devotees from across India and abroad.
The upcoming temple complex will not only serve as a place of worship but also as a cultural landmark, expected to elevate Sitamarhi’s profile on the global map of Hindu pilgrimage sites once completed.
