Bihar's Mysterious Sitakund: Hot Water Flows Where Sita Faced Fire Ordeal

• Sitakund, near Munger, Bihar, is a unique site where Mother Sita is believed to have undergone a fire ordeal, leading to the emergence of a hot water spring.
• The water in Sitakund remains continuously hot, a mystery that puzzles both devotees and scientists, despite studies.
• Other kunds within the temple complex, named after Ram, Lakshman, Bharat, and Shatrughna, have normal, cold water, highlighting Sitakund's unique thermal property.
• Historically, British traveler Tyffenthaler noted Sitakund's pure water and slight temperature decrease in summer in 1765.
• A grand Magh Mela is held annually, attracting thousands of devotees and featuring cultural programs and wooden furniture shops; in 2026, it gained state fair status.

Why It Matters: Sitakund in Munger, Bihar, remains a mysterious hot spring linked to Mother Sita's fire ordeal.