Sita

Rama and Sita

9th-century Prambanan temple bas-relief of Sita being kidnapped by Ravana with Jatayu (on the upper left) tried to help her. Prambanan temple complex Java, Indonesia

In Hinduism, Sita was the daughter of Janaka and wife of Rama, an avatar of god Vishnu. The word Sita means “furrow”, that is, the line created on the farm when it is ploughed. She is believed to be the daughter of Bhūmi in many legends.

There is a story about Sita's birth. Her father Janaka was ploughing the land and a furrow was formed. From that furrow a baby girl came out. Janaka took the girl as his daughter and named her Sita.

In Hinduism, Sita is considered a form of the goddess Lakshmi. Sita is worshiped for her greatness and for her loyalty. She was the goddess of loyalty and her responsibility.

Sita Media

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  The marriage of the four sons of Dasharatha with the four daughters of Siradhvaja Janaka and Kushadhvaja. Rama and Sita, Lakshmana and Urmila, Bharata and Mandavi and Shatrughna with Shrutakirti. Folio from the Shnagri Ramayana, early 18th-century. National Museum, New Delhi

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  Ravana cuts off Jatayu's wing while abducting Sita

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  Sita with her two sons, Lava and Kusha

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  Sita returns to her mother, the Earth, as Sri Rama, her sons, and the sages watch in astonishment.

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  Rama seated with Sita, fanned by Lakshmana, while Hanuman pays his respects

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  Sita in the hermitage of Valmiki

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  Idols of Sita (far right), Rama (center), Lakshmana (far left) and Hanuman (below, seated) at Bhaktivedanta Manor, Watford, England

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  Shinta wayang (puppetry) figures

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  Rama and Shinta in Wayang Wong performance near temple in Indonesia

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