Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the grand Janaki Mahotsav at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi district on the occasion of Janaki Navami. A large crowd of devotees and residents attended the event. Choudhary announced that the medical college under construction in Sitamarhi will be named “Maa Sita Medical College.”
Addressing the gathering, Choudhary expressed his reverence, attributing his Chief Minister position to the blessings of Goddess Sita. He emphasized the government’s commitment to developing Sitamarhi both from religious and tourism perspectives. The city hosted various religious and cultural programs throughout the day to celebrate the occasion.
Punaura Dham, considered the birthplace of Goddess Janaki (Sita), holds immense religious significance. The Government of India has announced the Ram-Janki Ramayan Corridor connecting Ayodhya and Sitamarhi. Plans include a railway doubling project and an expressway to enhance connectivity between the two religious destinations. The Bihar government is acquiring land to improve tourist facilities around the Punaura Dham temple.
Bihar’s Chief Minister has been actively visiting major religious sites since taking office. His visits include the Hanuman Temple in Patna, Takht Sri Harimandir Sahib in Patna City, Harihar Nath Temple in Saran district, and Baidyanath Dham temple in Jharkhand’s Deoghar district.
