Janakpur, Nov. 24 -- Nepal's ancient city of Janakpur is drenched in Bibah Panchami fervour as the main day of the week-long rituals draws near.

In the second year since the Pran Pratistha of the Ram idol in Ayodhya, the maternal home of Goddess Sita is gripped with the fervour of the celebration. The ancient city has completed all preparations for the grand religious festival, the Janaki Temple Management Committee has stated.

"Preparations for Bibah Panchami have been completed with the city decked up for the festivity. The Janaki Temple, along with other religious sites in Janakpur, has been decorated. Just as it was readied for Lord Ram in the Treta Yug, the same scene can now be seen in Janakpurdham. Thousands of devotees will come...