Panth Pakar

Sacred tree · Sita · Sitamarhi, Bihar

Pilgrims following the route of Sita's marriage journey stop here at the tree under which she is said...

A very old pakar (a fig species) that has spread across a large area, several trees of the same species grown together through intertwined roots and branches. Tradition holds that Sita's palanquin rested under it on the road from Mithila to Ayodhya after her marriage.

Plan your visit

Best season: September to April" (Bihar Tourism)
Area: Sitamarhi
Status: Coming Soon

Yatras that include Panth Pakar

Ramayan Yatra: The tree her wedding party is said to have rested under on the road to Ayodhya.

Experiences here

Vivah Panchami in Mithila: The wedding of Ram and Sita, kept as a wedding, in the bride's own country

Tirtham can arrange here

Guide, car and stay around Sitamarhi

Also around Sitamarhi

Khatwa appliqué: Bihar's cut-cloth appliqué, once for tents and canopies, now a GI-registered craft of Patna and Sitamarhi women.
Sikki grass work: Golden marsh grass coiled into boxes and figures that Mithila brides still carry to their new homes; GI-registered.

Nearby places

Janaki Sthan Mandir, Sitamarhi: Many scholars and religious figures identify this as the place where Sita appeared from the earth...
Punaura Dham: It is held to be the birthplace of Sita - the field where King Janaka, ploughing during a famine, found...
Haleshwar Sthan: Devotees come for Shiva darshan at the temple founded at the sacrifice connected with Sita's birth; it...
Bagahi Dham: Devotees from across India and from Nepal come for its yajnas and for Shiva darshan; it is also the...
Hariharnath Mahadev Mandir, Hariharpur: Devotees come for Jalabhisheka, the pouring of water over the lingam

Questions pilgrims ask

Why is Panth Pakar important?

When is the best time to visit Panth Pakar?

September to April" (Bihar Tourism).

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