Seetha Devi

Pulpally

Murikkanmar Dewaswom

(Seethadevi Lavakusha Temple)

Temple Info

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A temple is an edifice or place devoted to divine worship. The sitha temple at pulpally in wayanad has a unique position among the temples of Kerala. This temple emerged as a place of worship amidst the verdant and lush greenery around. The etymological meaning of "Sitha" denotes soil or earth .Thus the worship of mother earth dates back to the time of yore. Sitha is also the supreme character of the great epic Ramayana symbolizing true womanhood and chastity. This temple dedicated to Goddess Sitha thus remain as a unique testimony of the ardent faith prevalent in the pristine mind. This temple serves as a beacon of solace to thousands of devotees who throng this divine spot throughout the day.

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History

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The Seetha devi temple of pulpally was constructed by Sri pazhassiraja in the 18th century.He managed the temple for many years.The meetings and discussions with his army cheiftains were held in the courtyard of this temple.Later the management of this temple came in the hands of kuppathode family the powerfull and renowned nair family in wayanad.At that time most of the important temples in wayanad were managed by different nair families.The moopil nair (the chief)of kuppathod family stayed at nellaratt edom the head quarters of the family.Even now a member of this family is designated as the trustee for the management of the temple.

The renovation of the temple was done during the period of 1985-1995.at present this temple is affiliated to Malabar Devaswom Board The thantric rites of the temple are performed by Chathanattu Illam and Kozhikkottiri Mana

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Legend

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The Seetha devi temple of pulpally was constructed by Sri pazhassiraja in the 18th century.He managed the temple for many years.The meetings and discussions with his army cheiftains were held in the courtyard of this temple.Later the management of this temple came in the hands of kuppathode family the powerfull and renowned nair family in wayanad.At that time most of the important temples in wayanad were managed by different nair families.The moopil nair (the chief)of kuppathod family stayed at nellaratt edom the head quarters of the family.Even now a member of this family is designated as the trustee for the management of the temple.

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 defferent 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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Contact

Pulpally Seethadevi Lavakusha Temple located in heart of Wayanad,

Vijesh C - 9633405542

Trustee - 9400591848

pulpallydevaswom@gmail.com

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