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Places of Religious, Historical, Archaeological and Tourist Interest
Madhubani has a number of places having tourist interest from religious, historical and archaeological point of view. Some of the prominent places are Andhratharhi, Balirajpur, Mangrauni, Ucchaith, Bhawanipur, Saurath, Satghara, Bisfi etc. Brief Description of Places of Religious, Historical and Archeological Importance in villages and places and tourist interest in the town of the district:
1. Saurath:
This is a road side village on Madhubani-Jaynagar road and
contains a temple known as Somnath Mahadev. It owes its importance to
the annual Sabha held by Maithili Brahmins for negotiating marriages.
Many Panjikars who keep the genealogical records of the different
families reside here and outside.
2. Kapileswarsthan:
A village situated nine kilometers from Madhubani District Head
Quarter. The village is noted for its Shiva Temple, also known as
Kapileswarsthan. Numerous devotees congregate at the temple every Monday
and particularly in the month of Shravan. A large fair is also held on
the occasion of Maha Shiva Ratri.
3. Uchaitha:
The village in Benipatti block is noted for its temple of
Bhagwati on the western bank of river Thumne. According to a legend, the
renowned Sanskrit poet and dramatist Kalidas was blessed by Bhagwati at
this place.
4. Bhawanipur:
It is a large village situated 5kms from the block headquarter of Pandaul, the village is noted for its temple of Ugaranath and traditional association with famous poet, Vidyapati. As the legend says, Vidyapati was such a great devotee of Lord Shiva that the latter began to serve Vidyapati as his servant named Ugana.