Pethiya Bazaar, Janakpur

Youg girl from Janakpur selling set for Chhath puja at Pethiya Bazaar, Janakpur 2019

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.