Interactive Mithila Map
मिथिला मानचित्र
Click any district or marker to explore — temples, art villages, palaces, and sacred rivers.
Madhubani
मधुबनी
District (Bihar)
The cultural heart of Mithila and the birthplace of Madhubani painting. Known for Kachni and Bharni style art forms and the annual Madhubani Arts Festival.
📍 North Bihar
Darbhanga
दरभंगा
District (Bihar)
The cultural capital of Mithila with historical palaces of the Darbhanga Maharaja. A major centre of Sanskrit scholarship, music, and Maithili literature.
📍 North Bihar
Sitamarhi
सीतामढ़ी
District (Bihar)
The birthplace of Goddess Sita, daughter of King Janaka. One of the holiest places in the Mithila region, drawing pilgrims year-round.
📍 North Bihar (Nepal border)
Samastipur
समस्तीपुर
District (Bihar)
An important agricultural and commercial district of Mithila. Known for Kapileshwar Mandir and the famous Rosara Mahotsav.
📍 Central-North Bihar
Muzzafarpur
मुज़फ्फरपुर
District (Bihar)
Known as the "City of Litchi", Muzaffarpur is a major commercial centre of the Mithila region with historical significance.
📍 Central Bihar
Janakpur (Nepal)
जनकपुर (नेपाल)
District (Province No. 2, Nepal)
The ancient capital of the Videha Kingdom and birthplace of Sita Mata. Janakpur in Nepal is the holiest city for the Maithili-speaking world.
📍 Madhesh Province, Nepal
Janaki Mandir
जानकी मन्दिर
Temple
The grand Rajput-style temple in Janakpur (Nepal) marking the birthplace of Sita Mata. Built in 1911 by Queen Vrisha Bhanu of Tikamgarh.
📍 Janakpur, Nepal
Ucchaith Temple
उच्चैठ मन्दिर
Temple (Shakti Peetha)
One of the four Shakti Peethas of Bihar. The Ucchaith temple in Madhubani district is dedicated to Maa Bhagwati.
📍 Benipatti, Madhubani
Kapileshwar Mandir
कपिलेश्वर मन्दिर
Temple (Shiva)
An ancient Shiva temple in Samastipur of great religious and archaeological significance. The Shivlinga here is considered self-manifest (Swayambhu).
📍 Samastipur
Vishahari Temple
विषहरी मन्दिर
Temple (Goddess Manasa)
Temple dedicated to Goddess Vishahari (Manasa Devi), the serpent goddess, in Madhubani.
📍 Madhubani
Kosi River — Bird Sanctuary
कोसी नदी — पक्षी अभयारण्य
Nature / Tourism
The Kosi Tappu Wildlife Reserve on the Kosi river (Nepal side) is a Ramsar wetland. Exceptional river-dolphin and birdwatching.
📍 Supaul / Saharsa
Darbhanga Palace Complex
दरभंगा राज महल
Heritage / Tourism
The historic palace complex of the Darbhanga Maharaja, featuring the Nargauna Palace.
📍 Darbhanga city
Madhubani Art Village (Jitwarpur)
जितवारपुर — मधुबनी आर्ट विलेज
Cultural Tourism
Jitwarpur village near Madhubani is where master artists create Madhubani paintings.
📍 Jitwarpur, Madhubani
Vaishali
वैशाली
Archaeological / Tourism
An ancient city near Muzaffarpur that was the world's first republic. Birthplace of Mahavira.
📍 Vaishali district
Saurath Sabha Ground
सौराठ सभा
Historical Site
The world's oldest and most famous Brahmin marriage fair, held annually in Saurath village, Madhubani.
📍 Saurath, Madhubani
Simri Bakhtiyarpur
सिमरी बख्तियारपुर
Historical / Pilgrimage
A historically significant site on the Kosi river in Saharsa where major Chhath Puja ghats stand.
📍 Saharsa district
Videha Kingdom Capital
विदेह राज्यक राजधानी — जनकपुर
Historical Site
Janakpur was the ancient capital of the Videha Kingdom, ruled by philosopher-king Janaka.
📍 Janakpur, Nepal