# Simaria Ghat

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**Simaria Ghat** ([Maithili](/source/Maithili_language): सिमरिया घाट) is a holy place in [Hinduism](/source/Hinduism) for the sacred bath known as *Ganga Snaana* in the [Mithila region](/source/Mithila_(region)) of [Indian subcontinent](/source/Indian_subcontinent).[1] It is located at the bank of [Ganga river](/source/Ganges) near [Barauni Thermal Power Station](/source/Barauni_Thermal_Power_Station) of the [Begusarai district](/source/Begusarai_district) in [Bihar](/source/Bihar) state of India.[2][3][4] The sacred locations in the vicinity of the Simaria Ghat is called as *Simaria Dhaama*.[5][6] According to legend, it is believed as the *Tapobhumi* of the King Janaka in Mithila. It is said that the [King Janaka](/source/Janaka) started a famous *Kalpavas Mela* here in the [Treta Yuga](/source/Treta_Yuga). The Kalpavas Mela is still very popular among the Hindu adherents in the region. The Hindu devotees from the Mithila region as well as from another parts of the subcontinent come here in the [Kartik](/source/K%C4%81rtika_(month)) month for observing and practicing one month long [Kalpavas](/source/Kalpavas) ritual.[5]

## References

1. Kumar, Arun (28 May 2023). ["Bihar: CM Nitish to lay foundation stone for Simaria Dham development on May 30"](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/patna-news/bihar-cm-nitish-kumar-to-lay-foundation-stone-for-simaria-dham-s-development-and-beautification-at-cost-of-rs-114-97-crore-101685274512522.html). *[Hindustan Times](/source/Hindustan_Times)*

1. ["Bihar: Four of a family drown at Barh Ganga ghat in Patna"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/four-of-a-family-drown-at-barh-ganga-ghat/articleshow/110448447.cms). *The Times of India*. 2024-05-27. [ISSN 0971-8257](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/0971-8257). Retrieved 2024-11-23.

1. ["बेगूसराय में सिमरिया घाट को पर्यटक स्थल के रूप में किया जाएगा विकसित - Simaria Ghat in Begusarai will be developed as a tourist spot - Bihar Begusarai General News"](https://www.jagran.com/bihar/begusarai-simaria-ghat-in-begusarai-will-be-developed-as-a-tourist-spot-21808923.html) (in Hindi). *Jagran*. Retrieved 2024-11-19.

1. ["Simaria ghat photos in begusarai simaria dham update"](https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/bihar/simaria-ghat-photos-in-begusarai-simaria-dham-sidhi-ghat-pictures-in-bihar-ganga-news-skt) (in Hindi). *Prabhat Khabar*. 2024-02-05. Retrieved 2024-11-19.

1. Bharatvarsh, TV9 (2024-10-18). ["Simaria Ghat Begusarai: हिंदुओं के लिए मोक्ष का द्वार है 'सिमरिया' घाट, राजा जनक ने यहां किया था कल्पवास"](https://www.tv9hindi.com/state/bihar/every-year-lakhs-of-devotees-come-to-the-kalpavas-fair-held-at-simaria-ganga-dham-in-begusarai-district-stwk-2894784.html) (in Hindi). *TV9 Bharatvarsh*. Retrieved 2024-11-19.

1. ["Simaria Ghat: बिहार के लिए आज बड़ा दिन! हरिद्वार और काशी से कम नहीं है सिमरिया धाम, देखें तस्वीरें"](https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/bihar-jharkhand/lok-sabha-elections/photo-gallery-jdu-leader-sanjay-jha-shared-picture-of-simaria-ghat/2125838) (in Hindi). *Zee News*. Retrieved 2024-11-19.

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