Bihar’s Munger district is home to Sita Kund, a powerhouse of mythology and mystery that’s captivated believers for centuries. Dubbed Ram Tirath too, it’s famed as the spot where Sita endured her trial by fire, emerging vindicated as the earth yielded a steaming hot spring—its waters defying time and temperature to remain hot today.
Nestled 8 km east of Munger in Naubagari North Panchayat, Sita Kund’s thermal pool is the star attraction. Unaffected by seasons, it stays warm through Bihar’s harsh winters. Nearby, four other kunds—honoring Ram, Lakshman, Bharat, and Shatrughna—remain tepid, heightening the site’s singular allure.
Pilgrims pour in constantly, but the Magha frenzy is unmatched. The 2026 mela, launched February 1 for a month-long run, now holds state fair prestige for the first time. Expect throngs splashing in the holy waters, offering prayers, and reveling in the festive chaos that revives Ramayana tales anew.
The hot water’s origin remains an unsolved puzzle. Roughly 20 feet square and 12 feet deep, the kund has drawn geologists, historians, and curious minds repeatedly, all leaving empty-handed. Is it a volcanic quirk or celestial gift? Debates rage on, but for devotees, it’s proof of Sita’s sanctity. Sita Kund stands resilient, a pilgrimage essential where legend meets the inexplicable, drawing souls in search of solace and awe.