Dhanusha Dham, located inDhanusha Dham, located in Nepal's Dhanusa District, is a revered Hindu temple housing a fragment of Shiva's divine bow, Pinaka. According to legend, when Rama broke the bow to win Sita's hand in marriage, it shattered into pieces, with one fragment landing at Dhanusha Dham. The temple, built around this sacred stone, is a significant pilgrimage site, attracting devotees from Nepal and India. ¹ ² ³ History and Significance The Pinaka bow, crafted from Maharshi Dadhichi's bones, was used by Shiva to vanquish the demon Tripurasur. Later, it became a test for Sita's suitors, ultimately broken by Rama. The temple's history is intertwined with the Ramayana epic, making it a vital part of the Mithila region's Ramayana pilgrimage circuit. Visiting Dhanusha Dham Located 18 km northeast of Janakpurdham, the temple is accessible by road. Visitors can explore the sacred site, witness the bow's remnants, and participate in festivals like Maghe Sankranti and Maha Shivaratri.. The temple, built around this sacred stone, is a significant pilgrimage site, attracting devotees from Nepal and India. ¹ ² ³ History and Significance The Pinaka bow, crafted from Maharshi Dadhichi's bones, was used by Shiva to vanquish the demon Tripurasur. Later, it became a test for Sita's suitors, ultimately broken by Rama. The temple's history is intertwined with the Ramayana epic, making it a vital part of the Mithila region's Ramayana pilgrimage circuit. Visiting Dhanusha Dham Located 18 km northeast of Janakpurdham, the temple is accessible by road. Visitors can explore the sacred site, witness the bow's remnants, and participate in festivals like Maghe Sankranti and Maha Shivaratri.