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Mithila Shakti Peeth

 
Mithila Shakti Peeth

Devi's left shoulder fell here and the idols are Devi as Mahadevi (Devi) and Shiva as Mahodara (the big belied one). This is near Janakpur station. Near Janakpur station road. According to the Hindu mythology, it is whispered that Devi Sati’s Left Shoulder fell here. The main idols of this legendary divine place are Devi as Mahadevi or Uma and Lord Shiva as Mahodar (a brave one). The holy place is dedicated to Goddess Durga.

Besides, it is also whispered that the divine Janki temple is a famous Shakti Peeth since Janakpur is the birth place of Maa Sita.