The temple is on a stunning location, that looks out towards, the Kotmale valley. According to the legend of Ramayana, Hanuman, searched for Queen Sita in the jungles above, and behind, the temple. There is a stretch of barren land, known as the ‘Chariot Path’, on which King Ravana, is said to have taken, Queen Sita to Ashoka Vatika, to showcase the beauty of his kingdom.