SITA TEMPLE, SITA ELIYA


THEN - The stream that runs from the hill, catered to the needs of Sita devi during her stay at Ashok Vatika. She is said to have bathed in this stream.

NOW - About a century ago three idols were discovered in the stream, one of which was that of Sita. It is believed that the idols have been worshipped at this spot for centuries. Now there is temple for Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman by the side of this stream. It is interesting to note that foot prints akin to Hanuman’s are found by this river and some are of small size and some are of large size, which tells us of the immense powers of Hanuman transforming himself into any size.

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SITA MARHI

THEN - Sita went into the earth, while she was living in Valmiki ashram in the forest of Sitamarhi. When Rama's Ashwamedha Yaga Horse we...