Touring the Terai
Nepal’s southern plains, also called the Terai, are a treasure house of cultural and pristine natural splendour. The Terai is …
Janaka, king of Janakpur
King Janaka was the ruler of Mithilla, present day Janakpur, during the Treta Yuga. Although his real name was King …
Mithila Art, an art without artists
Nepal’s most famous and fascinating indigenous art forms, by far, are the Mithila paintings. Also known as Madhubani paintings, this …
The Janaki Mandir in Janakpur
The beautiful Janaki Mandir is a Hindu temple at the heart of Janakpur. Fully built in bright white, the temple …