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Rajarshi Janak Mandir
Rajarshi Janak Mandir (Maithili language, Maithili: राजर्षी जनक मंदिर) is a Hindu temple in the city of Janakpur in the Mithila (region), Mithila region of Nepal. It is dedicated to the Vedic Janaka, King Janaka of the ancient Videha, Videha Kingdom. The location of the temple is known as ''Janak Chowk'' in the city of Janakpur. Description The city of Janakpur in the Mithila region of Nepal is named after the Janaka, King Janaka. In the city, there are several Hindu temples dedicated to the Hindu deities related to the Indian text Ramayana. The temple dedicated to the King Janaka is located at the ''Janak Chowk'' in the city. It is known as ''Shree Rajarshi Janak Mandir'' or simply called as ''Janak Mandir''. It is situated near the holy pond Dhanushsagar and Ram Mandir, Janakpur, Ram Mandir in the city. The location of temple is tentative to be mapped in the proposed area of the World Heritage Site in the city of Janakpur in Nepal. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janaka
Janaka (, IAST: ''Janaka'') is the King of Videha who ruled from Mithila (region), Mithila, in the Hindu epic ''Ramayana''. Janaka was married to Sunayana (Ramayana), Sunayana. He is the father of Sita and Urmila in the epic. The term Janaka was also the title adopted by all the kings of Videha, who were the descendants of the Nimi (king), King Nimi and his son King Mithi. The King Mithi is considered as the first King of Videha who was titled with the term ''Janaka''. Janaka is revered as being an ideal example of non-attachment to material possessions. He was intensely interested in spiritual discourse and considered himself free from worldly illusions. His interactions with sages and seekers such as Ashtavakra and Sulabha are recorded in the ancient texts. Legend Birth and ancestry Janaka, originally named Sīradhvaja, was born to King Hrasvaroman of Mithila and his wife Keikasi. The Videha kingdom was situated historically between the Gandaki River to the east ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
