Phulhar
Phulhar
फुलहर | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Campus of the Girija Sthan Dham in the Phulhar village | |
| Founded by | Janaka |
| Seat | Government of Bihar |
| Government | |
| • Type | State |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Population | |
• Total | 5,638 |
• Estimate (2022) | 6,315 |
| Phulhar | |
|---|---|
| Native name राजा जनक के फुलवारी (Maithili) | |
Girija Devi Mandir, a legendary temple at Phulhar | |
| Location | Phulhar village, Harlakhi, Madhubani district |
| Built | Janaka |
| Built for | Worshiping at Girja Sthan Mandir |
| Architect | Hinduism |
| Architectural style(s) | Hinduism |
Phulhar is an ancient historical site in Madhubani district of Mithila region of Bihar, India. It is the place where Lord Rama and Goddess Sita first time met. It was a flower garden of King Janaka of Mithila. A very famous temple of Goddess Bhagwati known as Girija Sthan is situated here. This place is mentioned in many Hindu texts of the ancient India. This place has been recognised by the Government of Bihar in 2020 as tourist centre for Hindu pilgrims. This place is related to Lord Rama. It has been identified as one of locations in the Ramayana circuit. The chief minister Nitish Kumar has announced to develop it as a tourist destination during his Pragati Yatra on 12 January 2025 in the region of the Madhubani district. The government has sanctioned 31 crore 13 lakh and 55 thousand rupees for the development. The fund will be used for beautification and modernization of the ancient Bagh Tarag Pushpavatika and the campus of Girija Devi Mandir.