Situated in Sitamarhi Town, the Punaura Dham is a popular attraction for Hindu pilgrims and has a temple dedicated to goddess Sita. The Punaura Dham, Janki Mandir is a Hindu pilgrimage site which has an ancient Hindu temple. It is a popular visitor's attraction. Punaura Dham Janki Mandir is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Goddess Sita. Million of pilgrims visit the temple every year and most visited religious shrine in North India. Punaura Dham is about 5 km west of Sitamarhi. Saint Pundrik's Ashram was situated here. Sita-Kund place is the honour of being the birthplace of Hindu Goddess, Sita Mahavir Mandir Trusts is named Shri Mahavir Sthan Nyas Samiti started Sita Rasoi from 27 Jan 2019 at Punaura Dham for those pilgrims who visited Temple outside from Sitamarhi District. A daily bus service by Mahavir Mandir Trusts in morning from Punaura Dham to Haleshwar Sthan, Panthpakar and Janakpur Temple Nepal and retain back in evening at Punaura Dham.

About 1.5 Kms. Off the railway station and the bus stand, this is the birth place of Sita. Janaki-Kund is adjacent south of the temple. The shrine is thronged by devotees in thousands during Navratri and Ram Navami festivals. It is believed that this temple is some 100 years old. The legend of this place refers to the epic Ramayana and famous as the place where Sita was nursed under a shade in the ploughing filed where she was found as a new born by the King Janaka. This is a fairly big temple with a modern structure. The presiding deity of the temple is Sri Ram, Sita and Hanuman. A nearby tank famous as Janki Kund is where the King Janaka used to give bath to the baby Sita as is the belief of popular mythical tale. There is a big courtyard and provision for solar powered lights. The large gateway of the temple warmly welcomes the visitors to this sacred place. Inside there is a spacious courtyard to accommodate a large gathering of devotees. As the impact of Ramayana is a predominant influence on the Hindus in Bihar, the temple is thronged by devotees around the year. The festival Ram Navami and Janki Navami are the holy festivals of this place.

Baba Bhawaneshwar Nath Temple is the oldest center of the people’s faith in the district. This temple has religious and historical significance. It is said that this temple was constructed during Dwapar period. This temple was constructed by carving the same stone. The British Gazette, published in 1956, was said to be of this temple between Pashupatinath of Nepal and Harihar region of India. In a decision of the Calcutta High Court, this temple has been described as very ancient. According to the villagers, the mention of this temple was also mentioned on the proclamation receipt of East India Company. There is a pond in the western part of the temple. The excavation was carried out in 1962 by Saint Prem Bhikshu, resident of Chhatouni village. Saint Prem Bhikshu was considered to be the conscious incarnation of Bihar. In this excavation there were many rare metal sculptures of Dwapar period. Which has been established near the very ancient mool tree. If villagers believe, granite stones are obtained after digging around 12 feet below it. A prayer letter was sent to the Bihar Government and the Government of India to link the temple with the religious trust board. Referring to its historical context, an attempt was made to link it to Janaki Circuit and Chitrakoot Circuit. But the Mahants confused the matter by calling it a person’s property. However there is no obstacle in worshiping the temple. It is said that Sri Yantra is located above the temple, whatever vow is considered after Shiva Linga after Jalabhishek. All the wishes are fulfilled.