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Sita found in a furrow: Sitamarhi and Punaura Dham

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Sita's birthplace and her final resting place are both called Sitamarhi, in different states.

The Ramayana tells that King Janaka found Sita. Bihar's Sitamarhi claims the spot: Punaura Dham is where Janaka is said to have found her while ploughing, and Janaki Mandir is held to be her birthplace.

Who: Sita, Janaka

Bound to

Sita Samahit Sthal: where Sita entered the earth mirror

Places: Sitamarhi, Bihar, Punaura Dham

Where this comes from

• commentary · Wikipedia Sitamarhi
• modern-popular · IRCTC Ramayana sites PDF

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