Bihar also has an important place among various states of India which is known for its rich history, art, dance and heritage. Bihar has a glorious history of more than 3000 years in which temples also have great importance. Bihar is also considered the birthplace of the world's two largest religions, Buddhism and Jainism. Talking about tourism in Bihar, the tourist places here include many temples which reflect the culture and history of this place. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some such temples of Bihar which are visited by lakhs of tourists every year and there is a gathering of devotees every day. Let us know about these temples...

Janaki Temple
There is a grand Janaki temple in Punaura village, 5 km west of Sitamarhi city, which is considered to be the birth place of Mother Sita. The story related to this is that once there was a severe famine in Mithila and King Janak was advised to plow the fields. After worshiping Mahadev, when King Janak was plowing, an earthen vessel emerged from the ground, in which Mother Sita was found in her infant state. Now there is a Haleshwar temple at this place and it is believed that a king named Videha built this Shiva temple here for Putreshti Yagya. There is also a lake named Janaki Kund here, bathing in which is said to give birth to a child. Mother Sita's marriage also took place at this place and the ancient Peepal tree is still present as a witness to this. Let us tell you that this place is located at a distance of about 4 hours from Patna where the distance between them is about 138 kilometers. You can reach here by road and train also.

Mangala Gauri Temple
If you are in the holy city of Gaya, you must visit Mangala Gauri Temple, one of the most famous temples of Bihar. Mangala Gauri Temple is one of the 18 Shaktipeeths of India. It is mentioned in sacred texts like Padma Purana, Vayu Purana, Agni Purana. This holy temple is dedicated to Sati. It is believed that a part of Sati's body had fallen at this place. The architecture and grandeur of this small temple is something that will definitely fascinate you. This temple remains open from 6 am to 8 pm.

Ashokdham Temple
Ashokdham Temple is also known as Indramaneshwar Mahadev Temple. This temple is located in Lakhisarai, Bihar. On the day of Mahashivratri, lakhs of devotees come here to worship Lord Shiva. According to the official website of Lakhisarai district, on April 7, 1977, a boy named Ashok had discovered a huge Shivalinga from under the ground here. On 11 February 1973, Shankaracharya of Jagannathpuri laid the foundation stone of the temple complex here. The present temple was renovated on 15 November 2002 under the Shri Indradamneshwar Mahadev Temple Trust.

Mahavir Temple
Mahavir Temple located near Patna Junction is one of the most sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman. This is one of the best and oldest Hanuman temples in the country. Mahavir Temple is the most famous temple of North India. Lakhs of devotees visit the temple every year. The statue of Sankat Mochan holds a special place in the hearts of the devotees. On the holy occasion of Ram Navami, thousands of devotees come to this temple for darshan and worship. This temple, associated with the faith of millions of devotees, is known for its religious importance and beliefs. There is a belief about this temple that the wishes of every devotee who comes here is definitely fulfilled, no devotee returns empty handed from here.

Mithila Shakti Peetha
Located in Darbhanga near the border of India and Nepal, this Mithila Shakti Peeth is considered to be one of the 52 Shakti Peethas. This Peetha has great importance in Sanatan Dharma. It is believed that the left shoulder of Goddess Sati had fallen at this place. The idol of Goddess Uma and Lord Mahodar is installed in this temple, people come from far and wide to worship it. In this Shakti Peeth, Uma is worshiped in the form of Mahadevi. Let us tell you that the distance from Patna to Darbhanga is 139 kilometers where you can go by train as well as by road.

Vishnupad Temple
Vishnupad temple is situated on the banks of Mokshadayini Falgu river in Gaya district which is also described in Ramayana. This temple is also known for its grandeur and splendor. The height of this temple is about 100 feet while the Sabha Mandap has 44 pillars. Vishnupad temple has a 40 cm long footprint of Vishnu with nine symbols including Shankam, Chakram and Gadham. Let us tell you that it is built on a solid rock and silver work has been done on it. Regarding the name of this temple full of grandeur, it is believed that it was named after the demon named Gayasur. There is a long story behind this too. On the occasion of Pitru Paksha, a huge crowd of devotees gather here and people come here to offer prayers to their ancestors. It is believed that by seeing the feet of Lord Vishnu after the tarpan, all the sorrows are destroyed and the ancestors reach the sacred world. Let us tell you that the distance from Patna to here is about 100 kilometers and you can easily reach here by train, bus, taxi.

Baba Garib Nath Temple
Baba Garibnath Temple of Lord Shiva, located in Muzaffarpur, is one of the ancient temples of Bihar. According to religious beliefs, this temple is three hundred years old. Earlier there used to be a dense forest at this place. There were seven Peepal trees in the middle of this forest. While cutting trees, a blood-red substance started coming out from them and a huge Shivalinga was found inside one of them. After which the worship of Lord Shiva started here.

Patan Devi Temple
The history of Patan Devi Temple in Patna, the capital of Bihar is considered quite interesting. Local people believe that this temple protects the city of Patna and hence the temple is also known as Rakshika Bhagwati Patneshwari. Patandevi temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths where the thigh of Mata Sati had fallen. Idols of Mahalakshmi, Mahasaraswati and Mahakali are also installed inside this temple and worship is done here with great pomp during the days of Navratri. After marriage, the new couple comes here for darshan and pray for good luck and happy married life.

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