Seetha Amman Temple
Appearance
Seetha Amman Temple | |
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சீதா அம்மன் கோயில் | |
Religion | |
District | Nuwara Eliya |
Province | Central Province |
Location | |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Geographic coordinates | 6°56′00″N 80°48′38″E / 6.9332°N 80.8105°E |
Seetha Amman Temple is located approximately 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Nuwara Eliya. The temple is located in the village of Seetha Eliya (also known as Sita Eliya). This place is believed to be the site where Sita was held captive by (Vikram) king Ravana, and where she prayed daily for Rama to come and rescue her in the Hindu epic, Ramayana.[1][2] On the rock face across the stream are circular depressions said to be the footprints of Lord Hanuman.
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