Sitamarhi, Bihar | June 16, 2025 — In a significant move that promises to revive one of the most sacred but lesser-known pilgrimage sites in India, the government has allotted twelve acres of land for the construction of a magnificent temple at Sitamarhi in Bihar — the revered birthplace of Sita Devi, the eternal consort of Lord Sri Ramachandra.
This announcement comes in the wake of the grand inauguration of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, which has rekindled a nationwide wave of devotion and interest in sites associated with the Ramayana. Devotees and religious institutions are now turning their attention towards Sitamarhi, the birthplace of Janaki Devi, as part of a larger spiritual and cultural revival movement.
Sitamarhi holds immense religious significance. According to Valmiki Ramayana and local tradition, it is here that Maharaja Janaka, while ploughing the earth during a yajna, discovered the divine infant Sita in a golden casket. The site is currently marked by a humble mantapa and a small temple dedicated to Sri Sita Ramachandra. However, this sacred place has remained largely unknown to the wider public, attracting only a limited number of pilgrims due to lack of infrastructure and awareness.
The newly allotted twelve-acre land parcel marks the first major step towards transforming Sitamarhi into a grand pilgrimage destination. Plans are underway to construct a temple that would rival the scale and grandeur of the Ayodhya temple, thereby reinstating Sitamarhi’s rightful place in the spiritual geography of India.
“The temple at Sitamarhi will not only be a tribute to Mother Sita but also a catalyst for cultural pride, religious tourism, and regional development,” said a senior official involved in the planning process. The construction of the temple is expected to draw global attention, bringing devotees, scholars, and tourists from around the world.
To support this development, the government is also taking steps to enhance connectivity to Sitamarhi. Infrastructure projects, including improved roadways and railway facilities, are being proposed to make access easier for pilgrims. The inclusion of Sitamarhi in the IRCTC’s Ramayana Circuit train has already started to bring the site into national focus, putting it on the spiritual map of India once again.
This revival of Sitamarhi as a major pilgrimage centre is not just a cultural milestone but a long-overdue tribute to the divine feminine in the Ramayana tradition.
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