How to Reach

Delhi to Mithila Shaktipeeth (Sita Kund):

• By Air: Fly from Delhi to Darbhanga Airport or Patna Airport. From there, take a taxi/bus to Sita Kund, Sitamarhi district.
• By Train: Direct trains available from Delhi to Sitamarhi Junction. Then take local transport to Sita Kund.
• By Road: Delhi → Lucknow → Gorakhpur → Sitamarhi.

From Ahmedabad to Nepal Guhyeshwari – Kathmandu:

• By Air: Fly from Ahmedabad to Patna or Darbhanga. Continue by taxi/bus to Sita Kund.
• By Train: Ahmedabad to Patna or Muzaffarpur, then local transport to Sitamarhi district.
• By Road: Ahmedabad → Udaipur → Jaipur → Agra → Lucknow → Gorakhpur → Sitamarhi.

History of the Temple

Mithila Shaktipeeth, also known as Sita Kund, is located at the Bihar–Nepal border in the Sitamarhi region. It is believed to be one of the sacred Shaktipeeths where parts of Goddess Sati are said to have fallen during Lord Shiva’s Tandava. According to legends, Sita Kund is the place where Goddess Sita underwent the Agni Pariksha and emerged unscathed, symbolizing purity and divine grace. The site is revered by devotees from India and Nepal and holds deep mythological and cultural significance. Pilgrims visit throughout the year, especially during festivals, to offer prayers and seek blessings from the divine feminine energy worshipped here.

Main Poojas Performed

• • Shakti Puja / Mata Uma Puja – Primary worship of Goddess Uma (Mahadevi), involving aarti, bhajans, flower offerings, and Durga Saptashati recitation.
  • Bhairav Puja – Worship of Lord Bhairav, the guardian deity traditionally associated with Shaktipeeths.
  • Havan / Yajna – Fire rituals conducted on special occasions for purification and blessings.
  • Tantric Sadhana Rituals: Performed by initiated practitioners on specific auspicious lunar days.

At Sita Kund (Sitamarhi):

• Daily Abhishek & Aarti – Regular worship of Goddess Sita.
• Hot Spring Worship – Devotees offer prayers and lamps at the sacred hot water Kund.

Important Days and Times for Pooja

• Major Festival:
  • • Full Moon Days – Special significance at Sita Kund.
    • Mondays & Fridays – Auspicious for Devi worship.
    • Navratri (Chaitra & Sharad) – Major Shakti worship period.
    • Vivaha Panchami – Celebration of the divine marriage of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita.
    • Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) – Birth anniversary of Goddess Sita.

  Attire (Dressing Guidelines) for Pooja

  • Men:
    • Dhoti-Kurta or Kurta-Pyjama; modest traditional clothing.
  • Women:
    • Saree or Salwar-Kameez; shoulders and legs should be covered.
  • Restrictions:
    • Footwear must be removed.
    • No short or revealing clothing.
    • Alcohol, smoking, and non-vegetarian items are prohibited.

Official Websites

Bihar Tourism – Sita Kund Overview:
https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/en/destinations/gaya/sita-kund

Temple Trust Website:

• No official temple trust website is currently available for Mithila Shaktipeeth.