Siwan

Siwan is a city and the district headquarters of the Siwan district in the Indian state of Bihar. Siwan town is the administrative headquarters of this district. Siwan district is a part of Saran Division since 1972. The town is known for its great past especially for First President of Indian Republic who belonged to Jeeradei. Siwan majorly houses Bhojpuri speaking people and tells a plethora of historical tales. There are many stories behind the origin of the name. The word ‘Siwan’ means border in the local dialect. Since it used to be the bordering state of Greater Nepal, hence the name. Many also say that it got its name from ‘Shiva Man’, a Bandh Raja whose successors ruled over this region before the onset of the great Mughal Empire.

The district is known for its ancient temples. A large number of devotess assemble at Mehdar temple or Anand Bagh Math and Sunder Bagh Math. People also throng Faridpur to have a glimpse of Ashiana, the house of Maulana Mazharul Haq,an eminent Bihari who stood for Hindu-Muslim unity. Mahendra Nath Temple Situated in Mehdar village under Siswan block, about 32 km south from the district headquarters, Mahendra Nath temple of Lord Shiva attracts visitors, including foreigners, from far flung are