Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah and his wife, former Queen Komal Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah, are scheduled to visit Janaki Mandir in Janakpurdham later this month. The visit is confirmed as a religious pilgrimage.
Visit Scheduled for Magh 12
The former royal couple will arrive in Janakpurdham, Dhanusha district, on Magh 12, 2082 BS, which falls on a Monday in late January or early February 2026.
Purpose of the Visit
The visit is planned for a darshan at Janaki Mandir, one of Nepal’s most important Hindu temples dedicated to Goddess Sita.
Janaki Mandir’s Religious Importance
Located in Madhesh Province, Janaki Mandir is a major pilgrimage site and holds deep cultural and religious significance for devotees across Nepal and India.
Public Attention Around the Visit
Visits by the former royal family often attract public attention in Janakpurdham. Authorities are expected to make necessary arrangements to manage visitors during the temple visit.
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