Sree Seethadevi Lava Kusa Temple Pulpally - Hindu temple in Pulpally - Wayanad, India

Very famous temple in Kerala for Goddess Seetha Devi & Lava Kusha

The Seetha Devi Temple at Pulpally in Wayanad district has a unique position among the temples of Kerala, for it is the only known temple to have installed deities of Lava and Kusha, children of Sree Rama and Seetha Devi. The legend of Sita, and her children Lava and Kusa is closely linked to this temple. It is believed that even the name Pulpally is connected to the bed of grass (Dharbha) on which Lava is believed to have played as a child. The temple pond is one of largest in Wayanad. The etymological meaning of "Seetha" denotes soil or earth. This place and the surrounding areas believed to be the key places in the Hindu epic Ramayana. It is believed that when Seetha was abandoned by Rama, she reached Pulpally and was given shelter by the great Sage Valmiki. The place in Pulpally where Sita gave birth to Lava and Kusa, is called Valmiki Ashramam. Chedattinkavu is the original temple of Pulpally Temple. According to the legend Lava and Kusa the two sons of Seetha Devi stopped and caught the horse sent by Rama as part of the Ashwamedha. When Rama came to free the horse, he saw Seetha and immediately she disappeared in the earth, her mother.

Seetha Devi Temple at Pulpally in Wayanad district has a unique position among the temples of Kerala, for it is the only known temple to have installed deities of Lava and Kusha, children of Sree Rama and Seetha Devi. The legend of Sita, and her children Lava and Kusa is closely linked to this temple. It is believed that even the name Pulpally is connected to the bed of grass (Dharbha) on which Lava is believed to have played as a child.

most wonderful atmosphere.... loving temple

Rare temple for Seethadevi Lava Kusa in South India

Happy to visit the only seetha devi temple in kerala. The ambience all over the temple is mind blowing.

Very calm and peaceful place lot of positive vibrations. If you visit waynad please do ot miss this temple evening time is best to see the temple with depalankar

Situated in kerala karnataka border, this temple looks really nice. Unfortunately it was closed and no timing information given. You could visit this place while going for the forest safari.