Nitish shares final design of 'Janki Mandir' to be constructed at birthplace of Sita

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday shared the final design of the “Janki Mandir” which will be constructed at Punauradham, a Hindu pilgrimage site in Sitamarhi district that is considered the birthplace of goddess Sita.

The government has also constituted a trust to expedite the ongoing redevelopment works of the ‘Punaura Dham Janki Mandir’.

In a post on X on Sunday, the CM said, “I am very happy to inform you that the design of the grand temple and other structures for the redevelopment of Jagat Janani Maa Janaki's birthplace Punauradham, Sitamarhi is now ready. A trust has also been formed for this so that the construction work can be expedited." The chief minister posted several images of the proposed temple.

"We are determined to complete the construction of the grand temple in Punauradham, Sitamarhi soon," he said adding that it would be a matter of pride for all.

The state Cabinet recently approved the appointment of a Noida-based private firm as the design consultant for the development of “Punaura Dham Janki Mandir”.

It is the same organisation which was the consultant for Master Planning & Architectural Services of the Ram temple at Ayodhya.

A large number of pilgrims including those from abroad visit the Punaura Dham. Earlier also, the state cabinet had approved Rs 120 crore for the overall development of the temple.

Nitish Kumar on December 13, 2023 had laid the foundation stone for the overall development of Punaura Dham Janki Mandir.

Under the new development plan, the state government will develop ‘Sita-Vatika’, ‘Luv-Kush Vatilka’, construct a parikrama path, display kiosks, cafeteria, children's zones etc.

All connecting roads to the pilgrim site are also being developed. Besides, thematic gates and parking areas are being constructed around the pilgrim site.