 The name Devikulam is a conjunction of the words "Devi", from the goddess Devi and "kulam", meaning pond.According to legend, the goddess Sita Devi of the "Ramayana" epic bathed in the beautiful Devikulam lake waters surrounded by lush, green hills, now named Sita Devi Lake.The lake draws tourists not only because of its sacredness but also for the curative powers of its mineral waters.