Bihar
Bihar's Sitakund Mela Gets Official Management
- 31 Jul 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Sitakund Mela in Munger, Bihar, one of the state's most revered religious, cultural, and tourist attractions, will now be managed by Bihar State Mela Authority under the Bihar State Fair Authority Act, 2008 to streamline the fair's operations and enhance its significance in the region.
Key Points
- Historic and Cultural Importance: The Sitakund Mela is held annually from Maghi Purnima (late January or February) to Phalgun Purnima (usually March), attracting millions of devotees from Munger and surrounding districts.
- 5,000 foreign tourists also visit the temple annually for worship and tourism.
- Religious Significance of Sitakund: Located on the banks of the Ganga River, Sitakund is believed to be the site where Mata Sita underwent her Agni Pariksha (fire test).
- The place features five sacred kunds (pools), including one that continuously flows with hot water, marking the test of Sita’s purity, and the other four kunds with cold water.
- Mela Management and Development: As part of the Bihar State Mela Authority, the fair will now benefit from better organization, infrastructure, and management.
- The fairs are not only promoting Bihar’s rich cultural heritage but also providing employment opportunities for local communities.
