Goddess
Sita Devi is main deity of this temple, here Goddess is facing in East direction. The Sita Devi idol here is known as Jadayatha Amma. Goddess carriess Shank and Chakra, along with her sons Lava and Kusa.
Interesting Facts
- Another important thing about the temple is that Waynad is famous for the leeches but the surroundings of the temple have no leeches. It is believed that Goddess Seetha cursed the leeches that bit Lava and Kusa.
- it is the only known temple to have installed deities of Lava and Kusha, children of Sree Rama and Seetha Devi.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (35°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (32°C during the day and 23°C during night)Lowest - October to February (29°C during day and 23°C during night)Monsoon season - July to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Pulpally Bus Stand |
250 MTRS | 04936 220217 |
 Mahe Railway Station |
92.4 KM | 139 |
 Kannur International Airport |
85.4 KM | 0490 248 1000 |
Architecture
The Lava kusa seetha temple Architecture is unique and Kerala style of Architecture. The temple is built at attitude of 700 – 2100 m above Sea Level. It is believed that when Sita 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. There is a big rock in the down valley and people believe that Valmiki Maharshi meditated here sitting on it. There are beautiful stone pillared praakaarams around the sanctum. Another beautiful stone pillared Mandapam is found in front of the temple, in which Sri Sarabeswarar is seen on one of the pillars facing west.
Religious Significance
Mythology tells that Sage Valmiki, the author of the epic Ramayana, lived in the south-western part of Pulpalli in Kolli Ashram. Sita sought refuge in this abode when she was exiled by Lord Rama. Towards the end of Ramayana, we see that Sita Devi calls for her mother, Bhuma Devi or Mother Earth to take her within the confines of her bosom when Lord Rama comes to her. The earth split with Sita Devi entering the depths of the earth. Nothing is left of her except one matted lock of hair on the ground. The tears that flowed from Sita’s eyes formed a river which is known as Kannaram Puzha. The Sita Devi idol in Pulpalli Sita Devi Temple is also known as Jadayatha Amma, meaning ‘the Mother who lost her matted lock’.
History
The temple was built in 1985-1995 by Shri Pazhassiraja and renovated in 18th century. During the military assault, Tippu sulthan of Mysore planned to destroy this temple. It is believed that he had to retreat, as when he attacked the temple, darkness had been created at the noon by the supreme power of Goddess Sita.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM |
Sevas
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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