Seeta Amman Temple

Seeta Amman Temple

Nuwara Eliya
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Afternoon - 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM

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Seeta Amman Temple, Nuwara Eliya Overview

The Seetha Amman Temple is a small temple located in the village of Seetha Eliya, about a kilometer away from the Hakgala Botanical Gardens. The temple is believed to have been built on the site where Sita Devi was kept as a prisoner by King Ravana. The temple premises also have Lord Hanuman's footprints and the river Seetha, where different deities were recovered.

The Seetha Amman Temple has idols of Lord Rama, Lakshman, Devi Sita, and Lord Hanuman. Since it is also the place where Lord Hanuman is known to have met Devi Sita to give her a message from Lord Rama, the temple premises also have a rock where you can see the footprints of Lord Hanuman. There is a river near the temple called the Seetha River, where Devi Sita prayed and bathed. It holds a lot of significance as a historical monument.

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Folklore

Following the Hindu epic, Ramayana, it is said that the Seetha Amman Temple is the spot where Sita Devi was kept captive by King Ravana, where she prayed to Lord Rama every day to come to rescue her. The temple is also the spot where Lord Hanuman came to deliver a message to Sita Devi. The temple now has footprints of Lord Hanuman that suggest his presence there. The Seetha river that flows near the temple also has some significance. Legend has it that some centuries ago, some idols were found mysteriously, hence suggesting that these gods have been worshipped for centuries. There is also a part of the river where the water has no taste - this part is known to be cursed by Sita Devi.

How To Reach Seeta Amman Temple

The Seetha Amman Temple is approximately a kilometer from the Hakgala Botanical Garden and about 5 kilometers from the central city of Nuwara Eliya. It is in the village of Seetha Eliya (or Sita Eliya). Since the temple is not too far from Nuwara Eliya, you can get there by tuk-tuk. The temple is small so it might go unnoticed most of the times.

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