Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka): There is not just one, but several theories proving that one of India's greatest epics — Ramayana — is not a myth. One of these theories points towards 'Seetha Vana'. This is a place in Chikkmagaluru where Seetha is said to have taken a bath. The place looks like a small waterfall which has water throughout the year.
The locals believe that Lord Rama and Seetha came here during the period of Vanavasa (living in a forest). It is believed that Rama created the waterfall for Seetha to bathe. Carved during the period of Ramayana, the waterfall's source of water is still a mystery. Nobody seems to know where the water comes from.
According to the local populace and mythology, Lord Rama shot an arrow at the ground because his wife Seetha needed to take a bath. Myth says when Rama's arrow touched the ground, water spurted from the spot enabling Seetha to have a bath. It is said that if one throws any kind of stone, coin or a piece of wood into the water, it will turn into limestone in a week. It is believed that Seetha ate betel leaves after bathing and poured a little bit of limestone here.
The place is located on the main road of Koppa to Jaipur, close to the Alageshwara Estate. The waterfall is completely covered with moss and limestone. As mentioned earlier, the waterfall never stops flowing, and no one ever has seen a scarcity of water at this waterfall.
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