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Attempting a world record for a portrait made of grains, artists in Janakpur, Nepal, have made a portrait of Ram and Sita, which covers an area of of 11,000 square feet. Commemorating the marriage ceremony, which took place in Treta Yuga, a total of 10 artists--two from Nepal and eight from India--made the portrait of Ram and Sita at Rangabhumi Maidan. The portrait was thus made using grains, with at least 11 varieties of grains weighing about 101 quintals. The portrait had a length of 120 feet and a width of 91.5 feet. Gujar, earlier last year, also had created the portrait of Shree Ram and Mata Sita in Ayodhya used the grains which covered an area of 10,800 square feet. As per the artists, no artificial colours have been used. Working on for weeks, the portrait has been completed this weekend and public is now allowed to view the artistry. Observed with grandeur and festivity, the festival of Bibah Panchami marks the auspicious day of the wedding anniversary of Goddess Sita (Princess of Janakpur) and Shree Ram (Prince of Ayodhya) some 5,000 years back. Falling on Marga Sukla Panchami as per Hindu astrology, the marriage ceremony is celebrated at the Janaki temple in Janakpur Dham for seven days, which is attended by thousands of devotees from Nepal as well as India. On the day of Bibah Panchami, i.e. December 17, 2023, this year, a huge marriage procession is held in the temple, where the idols of Sita and Ram are decorated as brides. Janti or guests from the groom's side from Ayodhya also reach the Janaki Temple on the day of Bibah Panchami.