MAHOTTARI: Pilgrims undertaking the Mithila Madhyamiki Parikrama, a two-week-long circumambulation of the sacred Mithila region, have reached Phulahar in Madhuwani district, India, on the third day of their journey.
The pilgrimage, often referred to as the Mahakumbha—a grand religious fair—begins in Nepal’s Dhanusha district. On the first day, pilgrims rest at Hanumangadhi, followed by a stop in Madhuwani, India, on the second day.
Residents of Matihani in Mahottari extend a warm welcome to the pilgrims by offering feasts, shelter, security, and healthcare services. Special arrangements have been made at four designated locations to accommodate the travelers. The main resting points along the 133-km route include Matihani, Jaleshwor, Madai, Dhrubakund, and Kanchanban.
The Madhyamiki Parikrama is believed to follow the sacred footsteps of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita from the Treta Yuga. Covering parts of Nepal’s Mahottari and Dhanusha districts and extending into India’s Madhuwani, the pilgrimage is supported by the Broader Janakpur Area Development Trust and donations from various individuals.
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