Bihar CM Inaugurates Janki Mahotsav, Names Medical College After Goddess Sita

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday inaugurated the grand Janaki Mahotsav at Punaura Dham on the occasion of Janaki Navami in Sitamarhi district.​

A large gathering of devotees and residents attended this occasion.​

On the auspicious occasion, the Chief Minister made several key announcements, the most notable being that the medical college currently under construction in Sitamarhi will be named “Maa Sita Medical College.”​

The announcement was met with loud applause and enthusiasm from the audience.​

Addressing the gathering, Samrat Choudhary expressed deep reverence, stating that he considers his elevation to the post of Chief Minister as a blessing of Goddess Sita.​

“On the auspicious occasion of Janaki Navami, I offered prayers and sought the blessings of Goddess Sita at the Punauradham Temple in Sitamarhi—the sacred site of her divine manifestation. This holy shrine stands as a symbol of our faith, culture, and glorious heritage,” Choudhary said.​

Reiterating his government’s commitment to regional development, the Chief Minister emphasised that Sitamarhi would be further developed from both religious and tourism perspectives.​

“The NDA government is rapidly advancing the construction of a grand and divine temple dedicated to Goddess Sita at Punauradham, alongside the development of a corridor equipped with modern amenities. I held a review meeting regarding these religious development works with senior political leaders and administrative officials. This sacred site is poised to emerge as a major spiritual and tourism hub for devotees from both within the country and abroad,” he said.​

The city was filled with a festive atmosphere throughout the day, with several religious and cultural programs organised to mark the occasion.​

Punaura Dham is widely regarded as the birthplace of Goddess Janaki (Sita), making it a site of immense religious significance.​

The Government of India has already announced the ambitious Ram-Janki Ramayan Corridor connecting Ayodhya and Sitamarhi.​

Additionally, a 256-km railway doubling project, estimated at Rs 4,563 crore, has been approved, and an expressway is also being developed to improve connectivity between these two prominent religious destinations.​

The Bihar government had earlier initiated plans to acquire 50 acres of land to enhance tourist facilities and infrastructure around the Punaura Dham temple.​

Since assuming office, the Chief Minister has been actively visiting major religious sites.​

Before taking the oath, he visited the Hanuman Temple at Rajvanshi Nagar in Patna, followed by Takht Sri Harimandir Sahib in Patna City.​

He also paid visits to Harihar Nath Temple in Saran district and Baidyanath Dham temple in Jharkhand’s Deoghar district.

(IANS)