About Sita Samahit Sthal Sitamarhi
Sita Samahit Sthal is a Hindu temple and pilgrimage site located in Sitamarhi village in Bhadohi district (Sant Ravidas Nagar), Uttar Pradesh, near the Ganges River between Prayagraj and Varanasi. It is revered as the place where Goddess Sita is believed to have descended into the earth (Bhu Samahit). The site features temples dedicated to Sita, Ram, Lakshman and Valmiki and is associated with Valmiki Ashram traditions.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modest temple complex in a rural riverside setting with shrines dedicated to Goddess Sita, Lord Ram and Maharishi Valmiki. The main sanctum marks the symbolic spot of Sita's Samahit. The surroundings include open courtyards, small shops selling offerings, ghats near the Ganges, and quiet village landscape. Pilgrims offer prayers, perform parikrama and view statues and inscriptions related to the Ramayana narrative.
Key highlights
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Revered as the site where Goddess Sita is believed to have entered the earth
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Main temple dedicated to Goddess Sita with idols of Ram, Sita and Lakshman
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Association with Maharishi Valmiki Ashram tradition
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Located near the Ganges River in a peaceful rural setting
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Major gatherings during Ram Navami, Vivah Panchami and Diwali