Dhanush Sagar pond, Janakpur

Young boys getting ready to take bath at Dhanush Sagar pond at Janakpur. More than 200 sacred ponds in the city for ritual baths. The two most important ponds – Dhanush Sagar and Ganga Sagar, are located close to the city centre.

Janakpur is another important religious and cultural hub in the Terai region of Nepal. It is widely known as Mithila, or the birthplace of Sita. Janakpur is home to different ethnic groups – Yadavs, Teli, Brahmins, Kayastha, Tharu, Musahar, Rajput, etc., who have their own unique culture, arts, language and literature. Janakpur has numerous temples, including Ram – Janaki temple, Dhanushadham site and other monuments. The rural areas of Janakpur give a true reflection of the typical Terai lifestyle.