Swami Jitendranand Tirth Ji Maharaj (1926–1998) was a revered saint whose devotion and tireless efforts led to the creation of the Sita Samahit Temple in Sitamarhi.
Born into a Brahmin family in Rawalpindi, now in Pakistan, he embraced sanyas in 1982. He then lived at Attri Ashram in Rishikesh, dedicating his life to the study of scriptures, meditation, yoga, and Sanskrit.
In December 1991, he left Rishikesh in search of God and self-realization, walking more than 900 kilometers along the Ganga on foot. By February 1992, he had reached Sitamarhi in Prayagraj. The sacred energy of the land deeply moved him, and he chose to remain there.
He soon began the work of building a temple at this holy site. With the support of devotees, and especially Shri Satya Narain Prakash Punj of Delhi, the vision of the Sita Samahit Temple came to life.
Swamiji’s service extended beyond devotion to Maa Sita. He also worked for the upliftment of local communities, launching efforts in education, healthcare, and social welfare for poor and marginalized people in the region.
In October 1998, he left his mortal body, and his Samadhi was built in Sitamarhi. Today, visitors to the temple continue to honor his deep tapasya, vision, and dedication.