Sita Gumpha alias Sita Gufaa is believed to be the place from where Sita
was kidnapped by the demon king Ravana. Located near the five Banyan trees
in Panchavati at the western side door of Kalaram Temple, it is the place
where Sita worshipped Lord Shiva during their exile. The cave, containing
the idols of Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshmana, can be accessible only through
the help of a narrow staircase. The ancient Shivalinga still exists in
the small temple in the cave and is visited by devotees.
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