DHANUSHA

Janakpur is the district headquarter of Dhanusha district at a distance of 380 km. from Kathmandu. Janakpur in the heartland of ancient Mithila, reputed to have been once a large well planned city and centre of learning. It is credited to be the Ramayan epic.
Janaki temple, dedicated to Sita, is one of the most famous temples in the Terai belt. Janaki temple is the heart of the town and was built by the queen of Tikamagadh (Bundelkhand) in 1910. This elaborate temple of marble that forms the focus of Hindu devotees however is a specimen of 17th century Mughal architecture. Janaki is another name of Sita, the consort of Ram (the epic hero of Ramayan). King Janak, who was renowned for his wisdom, was Sita's father. His palace was located here and it is after him that this place came to be known as Janakpur. There are a number of places, ponds and temples in Janakpur that reflects the events taken place during the Ramayan age. The images worked out on marble are worth seeing. The local people prefer calling it 'Naulakha' for its construction at the time. The other places of attraction in the periphery of Janaki temple are Ram Mandir, Ganga Saga etc.
Dhanushadham is a histoical and religious site dating back to the time of the great Hindu epic Ramayan. It clearly reflects the long history of Nepali art and architecture.
Previously known as Janak Sarobar, the holy pond of Parashuramkunda holds a historical as well as cultural significance. It is believed to be the pond where Maharishi Parashuram bathed to quell his anger after his confrontation with Ram over the breaking of the sacred bow of Lord Shiva. The pond is picturesque, with lotus flowers floating on it and lush trees on the southern banks. The pond of Mithileshwar Nikas VDC is 4 km. west of Dhanushadham.