Sitamarhi Janki Mandir
Sitamarhi Municipal Corporation
Sitamarhi is the main city of Mithila in India , which is mentioned in the mythological narrative
as the birthplace of Sita . This Hindu pilgrimage recorded in Tretayugan narrative is one of the
major tourist spots in Bihar . Due to the birth of Sita, the name of this city came first as
Sitamarai, then Sitamahi and in time it was Sitamarhi. This city is located on the bank of
Laxmana (presently Lakhandai ) river.