Shiv Dhanush
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Shiv Dhanush in Hindu mythology, the divine bow gifted to King Janaka by Sage Parasurama for safe-keeping while the Sage performed penances.
In earlier part of her life, Sita while playing with her sisters had unknowingly moved the table over which the "Shiv Danush" had been placed; which was something no one in the palace could do. This incident was however observed by King Janaka and he decided to make this inceident as the backdrop for swayamwara.
Later, Janaka had announced that whoever wanted to marry Sita had to do so only after lifting(which was itself a difficult job) the bow from its place and stringing it.
The bow was broken by Lord Ram during the swayamvar of King Janaka's daughter, Sita, whereby he won the hand of Sita in marriage.