Bihar Commences Rs 882 Crore Grand Maa Janaki Temple Project At Punauradham, Completion Target Set For 11 Months

On the lines of the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the construction of a grand temple dedicated to Maa Janaki has commenced at Punauradham in Bihar. The new temple will be built entirely using red sandstone sourced from Bansi Paharpur in Rajasthan, ensuring architectural uniformity across the complex.

The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) is overseeing the project, with the construction process initiated through tenders issued by the Tourism Department.

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The temple complex will span 67 acres of acquired land near the existing ancient shrine. A 151-foot-tall main temple will be the centrepiece of this Rs 882.87 crore project, which is expected to be completed within 11 months.

In addition to the main temple, the project includes extensive tourist facilities such as a circumambulation path, ramparts, yagya mandap, a museum, an auditorium, cafeteria, children's play area, Sita Vatika, Luv-Kush Vatika, a dharamshala, a parking space, and a road exhibition centre. Maa Janaki Kund will also be beautified as part of the development.

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Over Rs 137 crore has been allocated for the upgradation of the current temple structure. Punauradham, regarded as the birthplace of Maa Sita, holds deep significance in Hindu mythology and is mentioned in several religious texts. The project aims to transform the site into a major spiritual and cultural hub.