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Manpathar

Sita Charan



Manpathar, also referred to as Sita Charan, is a dried up rock memorial in the bed of river Ganges. This massive rock is located two miles away from the Munger Fort, near Kastaharni Ghat. Manpathar, the ancient rock is 250 m long and 30 m wide. The rock bears the impression of two feet, which is believed to be that of Sita, when she stepped on the rock while crossing the Ganges. A small mandir is situated in close proximity.

Bhagalpur Junction Railway Station is the closest railway station and the nearest airport is at Patna.



Updated on 26th January, 2015
District: Munger

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