Janakpur - Festivals of Bibaha Panchami and Rama Navami

Held on the fifth day of the new moon at the end of November or beginning of January, the festival of Bibaha Panchami is a celebration of the wedding of Sita and Rama. Thousands of pilgrims flock to Janakpur for the occasion.

Rama Navami, honoring Rama's birthday, is another highpoint in the town's festive calendar. It takes place at the end of March/beginning of April to the accompaniment of huge processions.