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The Seetha temple at pulpally in wayanad has a unique position among the temples of Kerala. The legend of Sita,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 . |
The Seetha temple at pulpally in wayanad has a unique position among the temples of Kerala. The legend of Sita,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 . |
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Another remarkable thing about this temple is that leeches very common in most parts of Wayanad are not found in the surrounding area of this temple.. According to the legend goddess seetha cursed the leeches that bit lava and kusa. Another significant thing about this place is that a large number of termite mounds(valmeekam) can be seen at different spots. The festival of this temple celebrated in the first week of January is considered to be the regional festival attended by large number of people belonging to different castes and creed. |
Another remarkable thing about this temple is that leeches very common in most parts of Wayanad are not found in the surrounding area of this temple.. According to the legend goddess seetha cursed the leeches that bit lava and kusa. Another significant thing about this place is that a large number of termite mounds(valmeekam) can be seen at different spots. The festival of this temple celebrated in the first week of January is considered to be the regional festival attended by large number of people belonging to different castes and creed. |
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The Seetha temple at pulpally in wayanad has a unique position among the temples of Kerala. The legend of Sita,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 .
Legend
The temple was constructed during the period of the great warrior kerala varma Pazhassi Raja. The temple pond is one of largest in Wayand.
During the military assault Tipu sultan of Mysore planned to destroy this temple. But it is believed that he had to retreat because of the darkness created at noon by the supreme power of Goddess seetha.
Another remarkable thing about this temple is that leeches very common in most parts of Wayanad are not found in the surrounding area of this temple.. According to the legend goddess seetha cursed the leeches that bit lava and kusa. Another significant thing about this place is that a large number of termite mounds(valmeekam) can be seen at different spots. The festival of this temple celebrated in the first week of January is considered to be the regional festival attended by large number of people belonging to different castes and creed.
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