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Detailed explanation-1: -Maa Janaki Janmabhoomi Temple is also known as Punaura Dham in Punaura village of Sitamarhi district of Bihar.

Detailed explanation-2: -Punaura Dham, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which state? Notes: Punaura Dham located in Bihar has been included in the Ramayana circuit of Swadesh Darshan Scheme. It has been recently included under PRASHAD Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Punaura Dham, Janki Mandir is a Hindu pilgrimage site in Sitamarhi district, in the India in state of Bihar, which has an ancient Hindu temple. It is situated 5 km west of Sitamarhi City and a popular visitor’s attraction.

Detailed explanation-4: -The destination of Punaura Dham has been recently included under PRASHAD Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism. Punaura Dham, considered to be the birthplace of Hindu Goddess Sita. The shrine compound has a Ram Janki temple, a pond called Sita Kund and a hall.