Sree Seethadevi Lava Kusha Temple, Pulpally

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Temple Pilgrimage

Sree Seethadevi Lava Kusha Temple, Pulpally - Location details

Sree Seethadevi Lava Kusha Temple, Pulpally, Temple Pilgrimage, Pulpally, Wayanad, Kerala

Sree Seethadevi Lava Kusha Temple, Pulpally - Food details

Bamboo Rice Payasam, Tribal Honey, Chicken Curry

Sree Seethadevi Lava Kusha Temple, Pulpally - History details

Unique in India for the installed deities of Lava and Kusha, the Pulpally Seethadevi temple is tied to Ramayana lore and Valmiki Ashramam. The present shrine was built by Pazhassi Raja in the 18th century. Local tradition notes leeches are absent here. The annual festival in the first week of January draws devotees from across Wayanad.