Seetha Amman Temple

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Seetha Amman Temple, also called Seetha Eliya, Seethai Amman Thirukkovil, Ashok Vatika Sita Temple, is a Hindu temple located in the Sita Eliya village in the Nuwara Eliya District of Central Sri Lanka. The temple's folklore is deeply connected to the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. According to the epic, after Sita was abducted by King Ravana of Lanka, she was brought to this location. Ravana sought vengeance against Rama and Lakshmana to avenge the disrespect shown to his sister, Shurpanakha. In the Ramayana, Ravana offered Sita a place in his palace, but she refused, choosing instead to remain in exile, waiting for Rama to rescue her. Ravana then created a natural garden, now known as Hakgala Botanical Garden, near the temple where Sita could wait. The nearby river is said to be the place where Sita bathed under the guard of Asura women and meditated until Rama's arrival. It is also believed to be the site where Hanuman first met Sita and gave her Rama's wedding ring as a sign of hope.This...

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