Janakpur is a holy city for the Hindu. It is a bit off of the general tourist circuit. Sita, Lord Rama's perfect wife was born in Janakpur. The story is told in the ancient dramatic adventure called the Ramayana which is a sacred Hindu text.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
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