Uttarakhand will soon be home to a grand Sita Temple

Uttarakhand will soon be home to a grand temple of Sita in the Phalswari village, which was recently announced by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat. Latest reports state that a massive temple dedicated to Goddess Sita will be built at the spot in Pauri, Uttarakhand, where she is believed to have taken samadhi.

Referring to this, Mr Rawat mentioned that the proposed Sita Mata circuit, work on which has already been started, will prove to be a major milestone in terms of development in this region. He also asked every household from all villages in the area to donate a slab, a handful of land, and INR 11 each for the construction of the temple.
This news comes as a surprise to many as there aren’t many temples in our country that are dedicated to Sita, where she is worshipped sans Lord Rama. However, it is expected that this temple will attract people from across the world, and also give exposure to Pauri district and the other nearby villages in Uttarakhand.
Reportedly, the location was finalised with the help of the Uttarakhand Space Application Centre (USAC), and its report has already been submitted to the tourism department and state government.
UCAS Director Mahendra Pratap Singh is of the view that Phalswari will be is perfect for a Sita Mata circuit. The said location is not only picturesque but also has many temples dedicated to Luv and Kush, Shiva, Sita, and Laxman. He stated that a multi-purpose water pool will be developed by using two micro attachments on River Randigad, which merges with the Ganga. Therefore, this location with ancient temples, walkways, and water bodies is very much apt to attract tourists. He expressed hope that a Sita circuit has the potential to become a major religious tourism destination in the near future.