Best Things to Do on a Seetha Amman Temple

Seetha Amman Temple guide — a Hindu temple near Nuwara Eliya tied to the Ramayana legend of Sita's captivity, with nearby footprint-marked rocks.

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Seetha Amman Temple

Ramayana legend site

Tradition holds this as the spot where Sita was held during the events of the Ramayana, making it a significant pilgrimage stop.

Hanuman's footprints

Unusual depressions in nearby rocks are said locally to be footprints left by Hanuman, adding to the site's legendary status.

Plan your visit

The temple sits on the road between Nuwara Eliya and Hakgala Botanical Garden. For the wider legend, see the Ramayana on Wikipedia.

Temple visit

A brief stop at the riverside shrine, easily combined with a Hakgala Botanical Garden or Nuwara Eliya day.