Sita Temple
Sri Lanka
Seetha Amman Temple is located approximately 1 kilometre from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 5 kilometres from Nuwara Eliya. The temple is located in the village of Seetha Eliya
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Sita Temple
Welcome to the misty, mountainous region of Nuwara Eliya. Here, nestled amidst the lush tea estates and the rolling hills of central Sri Lanka, lies a site of profound mythological and spiritual significance. …
Listen in the app2The Gopuram and South Indian Architecture
As we step closer to the main entrance of the Sita Amman Temple, I want you to direct your attention to the towering structure above the gateway, known as the gopuram. This architectural feature is a classic element of Dravidian…
Listen in the app3The Inner Sanctum and the Divine Figures
Moving deeper into the temple complex, we arrive at the heart of the shrine, the garbhagriha, or the inner sanctum. This is the most sacred space within any Hindu temple, the dwelling place of the central deities. …
Listen in the app4The Sacred Waters of Sita Oya
As we step out from the enclosed space of the inner sanctum and walk towards the rear of the temple complex, the auditory landscape changes dramatically. Listen closely, and you will hear the continuous, soothing rush of water. …
Listen in the app5The Giant Footprints on the Rock Face
Just a few paces from the flowing waters of the Sita Oya, we encounter one of the most intriguing physical anomalies of this sacred site. If you look closely at the large, flat rock surfaces bordering the stream, you will notice…
Listen in the app6The Surrounding Wilderness of Ashok Vatika
Let us now turn our gaze away from the immediate temple structures and look up toward the towering mountain slope that forms the backdrop of this valley. The dense, impenetrable greenery you see stretching up into the misty peaks…
Listen in the app7The Shrine of the Devoted Emissary
As we begin to loop back toward the main courtyard, we must pause at the specific shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman. While the main temple honors Sita, Rama, and Lakshmana alongside him, this dedicated space focuses solely on the…
Listen in the app8Sita Temple
As our exploration of the Sita Amman Temple and the legendary Ashok Vatika comes to a close, let us gather near the main gateway where our journey began. The cool breeze rolling off the Hakgala mountains continues to sweep…
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What is Sita Temple?
Sita Temple is a place in Sri Lanka with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 6.9332, 80.8105 |
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