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Mark Moxon's Travel Writing

Nepal: Janakpur

The Janaki Mandir in Janakpur
The Janaki Mandir in Janakpur, the birthplace of the Hindu goddess Sita

My immersion back into the madness of India came earlier than expected, as Janakpur is an Indian town in all but geography. Sitting inside Nepal, just a few kilometres from the Indian border, the town is a pilgrimage site for Hindus, and is a bustling market town that feels Indian in everything from the smell to the scenery.

Sweet sellers outside the Janaki Mandir
A sweet sellers' stall outside the Janaki Mandir; they certainly look nice, but the emphasis is most definitely on 'sweet'
A beautifully decorated mud house
A beautifully decorated mud house on the rural outskirts of Janakpur
The ghats of Ratan Saga Kunda
The ghats of Ratan Saga Kunda
Hindus celebrating the birthday of Sita
Hindus celebrating the birthday of Sita, who is also known as Janaki