Dhanusa

Dhanusa
Location: Janakpur Zone/Central Development Region
Headquarter: Janakpur (Mithilanchal)
Area: 1,180km2
Locals: Madhesi,
Language Spoken: Nepali, Maithali, Bhojpuri, Awadhi
Connectivity:
Roadways: Janakpur is 25 Kms south of Mahendra Highway, and 106kms away from Kathmandu
Airport: Janakpur Airport connected regularly to Kathmandu
Railways: Janakpurdham is connected to Jayanagar (India) by the only railway system of Nepal

Attractions:
Natural Heritages
Dhanush Sagar, Ganga Sagar, and other sacred ponds in the city attract pilgrims for ritual baths

Cultural/Religious Heritages:
Janaki Temple(Naulakha Durbar-the nine lakh temple), Dhanusadham- Palace of King Janak
Vivah Mandap-the holy place where lord Ram and Sita were married
Ram Mandir built by Amar Singh Thapa- brave Gorkhali Soldier
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Other Attractions:
Huge celebrations during Hindu festivals of Deepawali, Vijayadashami, Holi, and Chhath Puja
Rama Navami, the birth of lord Ram and Vivah Panchami- the marriage of lord Ram and Sita are celebrated by thousands of Hindus.
Mithali Paintings are the traditional artistic creations of Maithili women, made on pottery, walls and courtyards,
Handicrafts, Siki Dalia ( a basket weaved of dried grass)

Best time to Travel: September to March

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