Sannyasi Shurkishordas
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OccupationsHindu Saint and Poet
Yearsactive1657 AD
Era17th century CE
KnownforFounder of modern city of Janakpur
Sannyasi Shurkishordas | |
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सन्यासी शूरकिशोरदास | |
| Occupations | Hindu Saint and Poet |
| Years active | 1657 AD |
| Era | 17th century CE |
| Known for | Founder of modern city of Janakpur |
| Movement | Foundation of modern Janakpur |
Sannyasi Shurkishordas (Maithili: सन्यासी शूरकिशोरदास) was a Hindu ascetic in the Mithila region of the Indian subcontinent. He was living in the city of Janakpur in the Himalayan nation of Nepal. He was a saint cum poet. He is popularly known for the foundation of the modern city of Janakpur in the region. In 1657 AD, he suddenly discovered a golden statue of Goddess Sita at the exact location where the present Janaki Mandir lies in the modern city of Janakpur.[1][2][3][4][5]
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