Redevelopment of Sitakund Dham likely to to be completed by Dec | Patna News
Motihari: Redevelopment of the famous religious site Sitakund Dham has begun under the State Tourism Development Corporation at an estimated cost of Rs13 crore. The project is scheduled to be completed by Dec 2026, said a tourism department official.Sitakund Dham is located near the Motihari-Muzaffarpur road (NH-28) close to Chakia in East Champaran district. As part of the project, facilities such as an entrance gate, security arrangements, pond beautification, approach roads, seating areas, a cafeteria, cottages, shops, drinking water facilities and toilets are being developed. A boundary wall complex will also be constructed at the site.The redevelopment aims to provide better amenities to pilgrims while promoting tourism and generating local employment.Situated about 20 km south of Motihari, Sitakund is a site of mythological significance dating back to the Ramayan period. It is widely believed that Lord Ram and Goddess Sita stayed here for some time while returning to Ayodhya from Janakpur after their marriage. According to local belief, Sita’s bracelet was lost in the pond while she was bathing there, giving the place its name as Sita Kund.Temples dedicated to Ram-Sita and Lord Mahadeo are located on the banks of the pond, making Sitakund Dham a prominent religious destination in the border region.Local MLA Shyambabu Yadav said Sitakund Dham falls under Pipra assembly constituency and that residents are pleased with the redevelopment work. He added that CM Nitish Kumar is likely to visit the site to review the ongoing work and encourage tourism and pilgrimage.
