Murugan Temple
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Nimitta
Manchester, UK619 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
An absolute explosion of colour, and wonderfully noisy (during puja) Kovil located just beside the main road, about 15 mins outside of Chilaw. I loved visiting here and us walking around the perimeter of the Kovil during puja. It has some strikingly beautiful and huge statues of a standing Murugan, Shiva, Parvati, Hanuman, and Ganesha amongst others.
We are a mixed race couple and I wasn't allowed into the temple itself whilst my wife was. I wasn't offended by this at all (just disappointed), as I am sure some Europeans would be. I was just very happy indeed for the experience I did have and the wonderful sounds of the puja stayed with me for the rest of the day. Excellent.
We are a mixed race couple and I wasn't allowed into the temple itself whilst my wife was. I wasn't offended by this at all (just disappointed), as I am sure some Europeans would be. I was just very happy indeed for the experience I did have and the wonderful sounds of the puja stayed with me for the rest of the day. Excellent.
Written 12 February 2023
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Dr.Harsha Bandara
Colombo, Sri Lanka42 contributions
Dec 2019
On my family's way to Anantaya Hotel, we visited this place. Can recommend to go while passing this area.
Written 29 December 2019
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Irushika Perera
Colombo, Sri Lanka20 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
While we were on our way to Chilaw (in Colombo - Chillaw Road) we saw a Hindu Kovil, it's very colorful. we wanted to see it inside, Because of its colorfulness. So we decided to stay a little longer there.
The temple was very colorful from the entrance. I can't believe my eyes, it's a really beautiful place. If you go there, you will definitely agree with me. Though it is named as Madampe-Murugan Kovil, many people call it the Little Kataragama (පුංචි කතරගම) Temple. When I got in there, it was clear to me why people was calling like that. This cannot be compared to Kataragama. But this one also beautiful.
Upon entering, there are five large statues. There had Goddeas Parvati Statue, Shiva Statue, Murugan Statue, Hanuman Statue and Ganesha Statue respectively. These are huge and beautiful statues. The Murugan Statue is similar to the Murugan Statue at Batu Caves Temple in Malaysia.
No photos allowed inside. But if you are going to Chilaw, definitely watch this place.
The temple was very colorful from the entrance. I can't believe my eyes, it's a really beautiful place. If you go there, you will definitely agree with me. Though it is named as Madampe-Murugan Kovil, many people call it the Little Kataragama (පුංචි කතරගම) Temple. When I got in there, it was clear to me why people was calling like that. This cannot be compared to Kataragama. But this one also beautiful.
Upon entering, there are five large statues. There had Goddeas Parvati Statue, Shiva Statue, Murugan Statue, Hanuman Statue and Ganesha Statue respectively. These are huge and beautiful statues. The Murugan Statue is similar to the Murugan Statue at Batu Caves Temple in Malaysia.
No photos allowed inside. But if you are going to Chilaw, definitely watch this place.
Written 12 December 2019
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LoneBrit
Tadley, UK683 contributions
Feb 2019
Very impressive and colourful statues at the front, but they won't let you go inside or take pictures at the back.
Written 17 March 2019
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D M
Colmar, France3 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
We have been there as a family - fully respectful, no picture, body covered - to be forbidden to enter the temple because “European problem”
There are many other Hinduist temple around avoid this one
There are many other Hinduist temple around avoid this one
Written 24 February 2019
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Joe M
Fort Bragg253 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
this is a wonderful way to ezperience Hinduism. Strngers are welcome here .... come see, maybe feel....
Written 4 January 2019
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Balaji J
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates267 contributions
Sep 2018
This temple is located just 8 Kms before Chilaw on the Colombo-Chilaw road on the right. You will not miss it. The statute of Lord Murugan, Hanuman and Shivan on the roadside will attract your attention when you are travelling in this road. Though the entrance is on the main road the entrance to the temple once you enter the compound is on the other side. There is a shop that sells pooja items just as you enter the compound.
The presiding deity is Lord Murugan. There are various statues of gods inside the temple too. there are idols of Lord Murugan, Lord Ganesa and Navagraha inside the temple.
There is wash room facility in the compound and a vegetarian restaurant just outside the compound. tasted Dosai there. It was ok. Not as salty as most of these other colombo hotels offer. Even the side dishes - chutney and sambar tasted ok here. Price is very reasonable.
The presiding deity is Lord Murugan. There are various statues of gods inside the temple too. there are idols of Lord Murugan, Lord Ganesa and Navagraha inside the temple.
There is wash room facility in the compound and a vegetarian restaurant just outside the compound. tasted Dosai there. It was ok. Not as salty as most of these other colombo hotels offer. Even the side dishes - chutney and sambar tasted ok here. Price is very reasonable.
Written 16 September 2018
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SEs
London, UK25,876 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
This Hindu temple is out of Colombo towards north.This is a famous and popular Hindu temple with the locals.
Written 10 June 2018
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Raveen Liyanage
Negombo, Sri Lanka57 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
An ideal location to take a glimpse of the art and culture of the modern Hinduism. This Kovil (temple) is situated on the main road of the Chillaw - Colombo road.
The Kovil is a private owned establishment. Yet open for Public. The Kovil represents almost all the Hindu Gods. Where as the opening facade is a combination of giant Hindu God statues rising more than 20 feet.
No photos can be taken inside the temple, yet you can take photos from outside. There is no entrance ticket to the shrine. You are required to walk bare feet inside the Kovil yet you can walk in your shoes across the Kovil Garden. Make sure you were ideal/ decent attire for a temple.
The Kovil is a private owned establishment. Yet open for Public. The Kovil represents almost all the Hindu Gods. Where as the opening facade is a combination of giant Hindu God statues rising more than 20 feet.
No photos can be taken inside the temple, yet you can take photos from outside. There is no entrance ticket to the shrine. You are required to walk bare feet inside the Kovil yet you can walk in your shoes across the Kovil Garden. Make sure you were ideal/ decent attire for a temple.
Written 18 March 2018
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