Nepal sends 500 kinds of souvenirs to Ayodhya

Kathmandu: Over 500 exquisitely gift baskets were sent to Ayodhya from Nepal’s Janakpur city - believed to be the birthplace of Sita - ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Mandir on January 22. The Mahantha of Janaki Temple of Janakpur, Ram Roshan Das handed over the exquisitely decorated souvenirs to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Trust General Secretary Champat Ray.

Lord Ram, according to Ramayana, travelled to Janakpur and married Sita - whose second name is Janaki. The souvenirs included gold-silver articles, various kinds of sweet dishes, clothes, fruits, cosmetics, furniture among others. These gifts and souvenirs were packed in small buckets crafted with bamboo and wrapped in colorful clothes.

“Sita is our daughter and since Janakpur is her parental home, it is our duty to send her all necessary stuff required for a new home,” Janakpur Mayor Manoj Shah said.