Janaki Mandir, Hindu temple in Janakpurdham, Nepal.
Janaki Mandir is a Hindu temple in Janakpurdham, Nepal, proposed as a possible World Heritage site. The building rises three floors of pale stone and marble with fine carvings across facades and windows.
Queen Vrisha Bhanu of Orchha began construction in 1910 after a golden statue of the goddess had been discovered centuries earlier. The work continued for several decades, combining local craftsmanship with influences from other regions of India.
The temple takes its name from Sita, daughter of King Janak, and draws pilgrims who pray and leave flower offerings during religious festivals. Worshippers gather in the courtyard before the central shrine, where priests conduct daily ceremonies for visitors from across South Asia.
The temple opens early in the morning for visitors who wish to attend rituals or view the architecture. Remove shoes before entering and dress modestly, as this remains an active place of worship.
Construction consumed roughly nine hundred thousand gold coins, giving rise to the nickname Nau Lakha Mandir. This enormous sum reflects the ambition and religious devotion that drove the project across decades.
Location: Janakpurdham
GPS coordinates: 26.73040,85.92570
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:22
Nepal offers photographers an exceptional range of subjects, from the highest mountains on Earth to centuries-old religious sites. The Himalayan range dominates the northern regions, where trekkers head to Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp. At middle elevations, traditional mountain villages like Namche Bazaar and Manang Village provide cultural contexts, while Kali Gandaki Gorge ranks among the deepest in the world. High-altitude lakes including Gokyo Lakes, Rara Lake and Gosaikunda Lake lie in remote areas and attract photographers seeking untouched landscapes. The historic cities of the Kathmandu Valley preserve a rich architectural tradition. Boudhanath Stupa stands as one of the largest Buddhist structures of its kind, while Swayambhunath sits atop a hill overlooking the capital. In Bhaktapur, the five-tiered Nyatapola Temple rises above the townscape, and Durbar Square displays examples of Newari architecture. Lalitpur contains Patan Durbar Square with its temples and palaces. Beyond the valley, Lumbini marks the birthplace of Buddha, and Janaki Temple in Janakpur represents Hindu temple architecture. Phewa Lake in Pokhara reflects the Annapurna range, while viewpoints such as Sarangkot, Poon Hill and Nagarkot provide panoramas of multiple peaks above 26,000 feet (8,000 meters).
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