Ayodhya welcomes 500 devotees bearing 3,000 gifts from Janakpur's Ram Janaki Temple in Nepal

In a gesture of devotion, around 500 followers of Lord Ram journeyed from the Janakpur Dham Ram Janaki Temple in Nepal to Ayodhya. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) orchestrated a Bhar Yatra, a vibrant procession, from Janakpur to Ayodhya. Their convoy carried over 3,000 unique gifts for Shri Ram and Mata Janaki, encompassing money, clothes, fruits, sweets, gold, and silver.

Champat Rai, the General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, warmly received the VHP-organized yatra at Karsevakpuram in Ayodhya. Janakpur, recognized as Mother Sita's maternal home and Lord Ram's 'in-laws' place, made remarkable contributions.

Expressing immense gratitude, the devotees considered it a privilege to witness the construction of Lord Ram's birthplace and eagerly await his enthronement on January 22.


Accepting the gifts brought for Shri Ram-Janaki, Champat Rai highlighted the deep spiritual bond between Nepal and India, transcending generations. Over 3,000 gifts arrived in Ayodhya from Sitaji's birthplace in Janakpur, including silver shoes, ornaments, and clothes, presented by Ram Roshan Das, the priest of Ram Janki temple in Janakpur, Nepal.

This convoy, originating from the Janakpur Dham Ram Janaki Temple, reached Karsevakpuram with a procession of nearly three dozen vehicles, carrying over 500 devotees from Ram Lalla's 'in-laws'. They brought a myriad of gifts, exceeding 3,000 in number, ranging from fruits, sweets, gold, and silver.

Among these offerings were local specialties like dry fruits and traditional sweets, embodying the spirit of the Himalayan region. Champat Rai, the General Secretary of Ram Mandir Trust, graciously received these gifts, remarking on the timeless spiritual relationship between Nepal and India.

Highlighting the enduring connection between the two nations since the Treta Yug, Rai emphasized that the gifts from Nepal would be distributed among the devotees as prasad, symbolizing divine blessings.

Ayodhya mayor Mahant Girish Pati Tripathi expressed profound respect for the people of Janakpur, acknowledging their familial ties to Mata Janaki.

Previously, Ayodhya celebrated the divine wedding of Ram and Sita with tremendous zeal during the Ram Vivah Utsav in December. Festivities included grand processions from various temples, culminating in the sacred wedding rituals performed with Vedic traditions.

According to mythological beliefs, Ram and Sita's marriage on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Marga Shirpa month in Treta Yug is commemorated as 'Vivah Tithi Panchami'. Janakpur also hosts ceremonies to honor this auspicious occasion, solidifying the cultural ties between Ayodhya and Janakpur.