Sita Kund

Sita Kund
Shri Sita Kund
Name
Other names: janki kund
Location
Country: India
State/province: Bihar
District: Munger
Locale: Munger
Temple Details
Important festivals: Magh
Architecture and culture
Architectural styles: Mandir architecture
History
Date built: Before 17th century AD
Creator: Unknown

Sita-Kund is a Hindu pilgrimage site in Munger, in the Indian state of Bihar, which has set of hot springs along with
an adjacent ancient Hindu temple. It is situated 4 miles east of the Munger town and a popular visitor's attraction.
Also to the north is a reservoir of cold water, known as Ramkund,while to the west there were three more pools
called after the three brothers of Ram, namely Lakshman Kund, Bharat Kund, and Shatrughan Kund.

Legend
The kund owes an intriguing and enthralling history,embedded in the Hindu folklore,dating back to the times of the
Ramayana period.According to the legend, Sita,after being rescued from Lanka, Lord Rama in order to satisfy and
quell all the public opinion and undignified rumours,asked his consort Sita to prove her chastity and she gladly
agreed to the Agni Pariksha (the fire ordeal). She came out of the fire test unscathed and imparted to the pool in
which she bathed, the heat of her body which she had absorbed from the fire. The hot spring is now an enclosed and
grilled reservoir and is visited by a large number of pilgrims from all over the world including domestic visitors,on
the full moon day of Magh.

The Spring Phenomenon

The water is beautifully clear and transparent and sends up numerous bubbles from its rocky bed. Various
explanations of this phenomenon have been suggested, such as Deep seated thermodynamics action and variation of
under ground volcanic activities.The site has rich natural significance,apart from the lovely history it bestows.Its one
of several tourism jewels of the district of Munger.

Sitamarhi
Not far away from Munger (approximately 133 miles),lies the historical and mythologically-essayed town of
Sitamarhi.The place is said to be the birthplace of Sita,the consort of Lord Rama.The town is also said to derive its
name from Sita.

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References
Munger [1] Department of Tourism, Government of Bihar website
Religious place [2] Munger district Official website

References
[1] http:/ / tourismbihar. in/ Munger. html
[2] http:/ / munger. nic. in/ religious. htm

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Article Sources and Contributors

Sita Kund Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=549964762 Contributors: Chandan Guha, CommonsDelinker, DoctorKubla, Ekabhishek, Ita140188, Kgaurav2491, Niceguyedc,
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