Visit to a most religious place “Dhanushadham”

Dhanushadham is a historical and religious site, its reference dating back to the great Hindu epic Ramayan. It is believed to be the place where fell broken remains of the divine Shiva bow that Ram broke to obtain Sita’s hand for marriage. A fossilized fragment of the broken piece is still believed to be seen and is worshipped by devotees.

Nearby is Janakpur, the capital of ancient Mithila culture, and famous as the birthplace of Sita, believed to be incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi of the Hindu mythology. It is also believed to be the place where Lord Ram and Sita met for the first time, fell in love and were married to each other. A temple in Janakpurdham known as Janaki Temple dedicated to Sita is the prime attraction of this region.

Dhanushadham is in Dhanusha district and Janakpur zone. Janakpur is approximately 390 kilometers i.e. 10- hour’s drive from Kathmandu. Buses to district headquarters Janakpur city leave from Central Bus Station, Gongabu, in Kathmandu. One can also take a 40- minute flight to Janakpur city from Kathmandu. Dhanushadham which is 18 kilometers is an hour drive from Janakpur. Public transportation is available to Dhanushadham from city area.

Dhanusha offers religious sightseeing, rich Terai flora and fauna, semi-rural charm of the Janakpur suburbs and the colorful art and culture of South Nepal. Janakpur also falls on the holy of route of Parikrama carried out by Hindus as a form of worship in Ayodhya, Kashi and Brij in India as well.