Sita Kund
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Sita-Kund is a Hindu pilgrimage site, in Munger
, Bihar
, which has set of hot spring
s 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 polls called after the three brothers of Ram, namely Lakshman Kund, Bharat Kund, and Shatrughan Kund.
,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 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
.
Munger
Munger town is the headquarters of Munger district, in the Indian state of Bihar. Historically, Munger is known for its manufacturing of iron articles such as firearms and swords. One of the major institutions in Munger is Bihar School of Yoga. It is one of the foremost learning center in the...
, Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
, which has set of hot spring
Hot spring
A hot spring is a spring that is produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater from the Earth's crust. There are geothermal hot springs in many locations all over the crust of the earth.-Definitions:...
s 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 polls 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, SitaSITA
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,after being rescued from Lanka
Lanka
Sri Lanka is the name given in Hindu mythology to the island fortress capital of the legendary king Ravana in the great Hindu epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata...
, Lord Rama in order to satisfy and quell all the public opinion and undignified rumours,asked his consort Sita
SITA
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to prove her chastity and she gladly agreed to the Agni Pariksha
Agni Pariksha
Agni Pariksha is a drama that airs on Zee Bangla. It is running about 2 years. In this program it is seen that every woman is giving AgniPariksha . It is a drama which shows every aspect of how a woman goes through different ups and downs of life, fighting through the good and bad...
(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
Magh
Magh may refer to:* Magi* Magh people, the Arakanese nationalities known in Bengal as Maghs* Maagha, a month in Hindu calendar* Magh * Magh * Magh * Magha , author of Shishupala Vadha...
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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 MungerMunger
Munger town is the headquarters of Munger district, in the Indian state of Bihar. Historically, Munger is known for its manufacturing of iron articles such as firearms and swords. One of the major institutions in Munger is Bihar School of Yoga. It is one of the foremost learning center in the...
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Sitamarhi
Not far away from Munger (approximately 133 miles),lies the historical and mytholigically-essayed town of SitamarhiSitamarhi
Sitamarhi is a town and the district headquarters of Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India.-History:The name Sitamarhi, derives from "Sitamahi", meaning "hermitage of Sita". It is the mythological birthplace of Sita, and the spiritual centre of many sages and saints.This district is often bereaved by...
.The place is said to be the birthplace of Sita
SITA
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,the consort of Lord Rama.The town is also said to derive its name from Sita
SITA
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