Simaria Ganga Dham, located in Begusarai district of Bihar, has a pleasant history in itself. Even today this Dham has a special identity not only in India but on the entire map. On one hand, Simaria Dham is called the gate of Mithila. On the other hand, Simaria Dham is also known as Mukti Dham.
Simaria Ganga Dham resides in the souls of the people of Mithila region, while the fragrance of Mithila region is present in every particle of Simaria. Today we are talking about the same Simaria which is also famous as the birthplace of Dinkar. In fact, lakhs of devotees take the benefit of bathing in the Ganga in the Kalpvas fair which is held for a month in Kartik month in Simaria Dham. At the same time, thousands of Kalpavasis from Bihar to Nepal make Parnakuti and remain engrossed in worship here for a month.
During this period, the mood of Simaria remains completely devotional and people remain engaged in Bhagwat Sarvan, Ramayana recitation and many other rituals for the entire month. The faith of the people of Mithilanchal is embedded in every bit of Simaria Dham, and drinking Ganga water for a month and having snacks also has a positive effect on the health of the people. Swami Chidatman Ji Maharaj of Sarvamangala Ashram told that on one hand Simaria is described in mythological scriptures, on the other hand it is also known as the Tapobhoomi of King Videha.
It is believed that Kalpavas was started here by King Janak and he left his body here during the last period of his life. People stay away from the illusions of life for a month and reside in Simaria, which has a positive effect on their health and also purifies their soul. Devotees coming from different places told that the most famous Tapobhoomi for Mithilanchal Pradesh is Simaria.
People have been performing Kalpavas in Simaria for hundreds of years and even in other months, thousands of devotees come here every day to take a dip in the Ganga. However, people have also made some demands from the government. Seeing the devotion of the people of Mithilanchal, the government has also contributed in the overall development of Simaria. To attain salvation, people (men and women) from different corners of the country make Parnakuti and worship Mother Ganga and Tulsi Chaura by staying on the banks of Ganga for a month.
During this time, people bless themselves by listening to Ramayana and Bhagwat Katha of various sages and saints. Apart from India, a large number of devotees from Nepal also come to Simaria Kalpvas Mela and live in huts on the banks of Ganga. According to people, the month of Kartik has its own significance, where people purify their body and mind by worshiping on the banks of Ganga. In Simaria bordering Mithila, men and women of Darbhanga and Madhubani explain the importance of Simaria Ganga Ghat by connecting them with their ancestors. People say that the souls of our ancestors reside in Simaria Dham.
