Deep in Bihar, Munger district harbors one of Hinduism’s most captivating pilgrimage spots: Sita Kund. This revered temple, alternately called Ram Tirath, draws millions for its Ramayana connection. Folklore recounts that Sita Maa proved her chastity through the Agni Pariksha right here, prompting a hot kund to emerge from the ground—a thermal marvel that bubbles warmly even now.
Eight kilometers from Munger town in Naubagari North Panchayat, the site’s centerpiece is the ever-hot Sita Kund. Winters come and go, but its heat persists relentlessly. Flanking it are four cooler kunds dedicated to Ram, Lakshman, Bharat, and Shatrughna, creating a stark contrast that fuels endless speculation.
Devotees arrive year-round, but Magha month transforms the area into a sea of faith. The 2026 Sita Kund Mela, starting February 1, spans 30 days and boasts newfound official recognition as a state fair. Crowds swell with bathers, priests chanting mantras, and families honoring ancient vows. The event underscores the site’s pull, blending spirituality with vibrant local traditions.
What keeps the water piping hot? That’s the riddle stumping experts. The 20×20-foot kund, 12 feet deep, has withstood probes from scientists and scholars alike. No geothermal source fully accounts for it, leaving room for divine intervention in the narrative. Sita Kund thus endures not just as history’s witness but as a living testament to faith’s unyielding power, inviting all to ponder its secrets amid the steam rising from sacred depths.
