Janaka
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Janaka (, IAST: Janaka) was the King of Videha, who ruled from its capital, Mithila, in the Hindu itihasa Ramayana. Janaka was married to Sunayana. He is the father of Sita and Urmila in the epic. The term Janaka was also the title adopted by all the kings of Videha, who were the descendants of the King Nimi and his son King Mithi. The King Mithi is considered the first King of Videha who was titled with the term Janaka.
Key facts
- Royalty.type
- Hindu
- Royalty.birth_name
- Siradhvaja
- Royalty.image
- Janaka, king of Mithila and father of Sita (cropped).jpg
- Royalty.caption
- Portrait of Janaka, c. 1803-1804 CE
- Royalty.succession
- Maharaja of Videha
- Royalty.predecessor
- Hrasvaroman
- Royalty.successor
- Bhanumaan Janaka
- Royalty.spouse
- Sunayana
- Royalty.issue
- SitaUrmila
- Royalty.birth_place
- Mithila, Videha
- Royalty.house
- Videha
- Royalty.father
- Hrasvaroman
- Royalty.mother
- Kaikasi
- Royalty.dynasty
- Suryavamsha
- Royalty.religion
- Hinduism
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Janaka (, IAST: Janaka) was the King of Videha, who ruled from its capital, Mithila, in the Hindu itihasa Ramayana. Janaka was married to Sunayana. He is the father of Sita and Urmila in the epic. The term Janaka was also the title adopted by all the kings of Videha, who were the descendants of the King Nimi and his son King Mithi. The King Mithi is considered the first King of Videha who was titled with the term Janaka.
Janaka is revered as being an ideal example of non-attachment to material possessions. He was intensely interested in spiritual discourse and considered himself free from worldly illusions. His interactions with sages and seekers such as Ashtavakra and Sulabha are recorded in the ancient texts. thumb|The temple dedicated to the King Janaka as deity in his capital city Janakpur. The temple is known as Shree Rajarshi Janak Mandir.