Ganga Sagar
गंगा सागर
The most sacred large holy pond in the city. Ganga Aarti is held by the pond at dusk, and on Chhath tens of thousands of people make offerings to the sun here.
Ganga Sagar is the most revered of the dozens of holy ponds in Janakpur. Legend says its water comes from the Ganges. Small shrines and stone steps surround the pond. Every evening, the lamp-lit Ganga Aarti ceremony takes place, and the sound of bells and drums and the reflections of oil lamps on the water are deeply moving.
After Diwali, during Chhath, thousands of women make offerings at the water's edge to the setting and rising sun. It is the most distinctive festival scene in the Mithila region.
Entry is free. Going before dusk is recommended.
Opening hours
Open all day; evening prayers around sunset
Nearby sights
- Dhanush Sagar
- Ram Mandir
- Janaki Mandir
- Vivah Mandap
- Janakpur Railway
- Janakpur Women's Development Center
- Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple
- Dhanusha Dham