Originating in the Shivapuri Hills of Nepal, the Bagmati River
flows through the Kathmandu Valley—where it is revered at temples
like Pashupatinath—before crossing into Bihar near Sitamarhi. In
Bihar, it meanders through Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, and Samastipur
districts, finally joining the Kosi near Kursela. Bagmati’s
fertile floodplains support paddy, wheat, and pulses, while its
waters sustain fishing communities and cultural rituals along its
banks.
From the temples of Kathmandu to the villages of Sitamarhi,
Bagmati’s journey is both spiritual and ecological, offering a
glimpse of rural life and Hindu traditions in Bihar.
