Seetha Lava Kusha Temple Pulpally

Seetha Lava Kusha Temple is a Hindu temple located in Pulpally village in Wayanad district, Kerala. Dedicated to Goddess Sita and her sons Lava and Kusha, it is one of the few temples in India honoring Sita. Situated near the Kabini River and surrounded by forested landscape, the temple is linked to the Ramayana tradition of Valmiki Ashram where Sita is believed to have taken refuge. It is a notable pilgrimage site in Wayanad.

Visitors can expect a traditional Kerala-style temple complex set in a quiet village environment near the Kabini River. The main sanctum enshrines idols of Goddess Sita with Lava and Kusha. The premises include smaller shrines, a temple pond and open courtyard. The surroundings are rural with paddy fields and forested areas. Visitors can observe daily pujas, offer prayers, and explore the temple grounds. The atmosphere is calm and devotional, especially during morning and evening worship times.

The temple is traditionally associated with the Ramayana period. Local belief holds that Pulpally was part of the Valmiki Ashram where Sita took refuge after being separated from Rama and where Lava and Kusha were born and raised. The temple commemorates this tradition and is regarded as a historic religious site in Wayanad.

The temple holds religious importance as one of the rare temples dedicated to Sita and her children Lava and Kusha. It is a center of devotion for followers of the Ramayana tradition and hosts annual festivals and rituals, including observances related to Sita. It reflects Kerala temple customs and serves as a cultural landmark for the local community.