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Wariyapola Rd, Chilaw 61000 Sri Lanka
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NirmalaSivasanthar
London, UK31 contributions
Temple Of Faith
Mar 2020
There were less people as we went on an off peak time. The temple has a history and it has beautiful sculptures around it. Its well worth a visit and perform a ritual .
Written 26 March 2020
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PrashantAU
Bengaluru, India46 contributions
Nice ancient Hindu temple
Feb 2020 • Solo
Must visit if interested in Ramayana trail. The shivlingam is said to have been installed by Ravana himself.
Written 27 February 2020
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Dream498751
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strong and colourful tradition .one must visit while they are visiting srilanka.they have temple stay and veg.food.
Apr 2019
food is really taste...vegiteriyan...one can enjoy strong rituals and faith healing seasons.region is populated by mix ethnic crowd.
Written 30 December 2019
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133Ceylon Tour Advisor
Wattala, Sri Lanka173 contributions
Must Visit because its Your Plase
May 2019
Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya in one of King Ravana's vimana's. He felt he was being followed by “Brahmahasthi Dosham” as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. He stopped the vimana at this juncture because he felt at this place the 11`Brahma hasthi Dosham" was not following him. He ascended from the vimana and asked God Shiva for a remedy. God Shiva blessed Lord Rama and advised him to install four lingams at Manavari, Thiru Koneshwaram, Thiru Ketheshwaram and Rameshwaram in India and pray, as the only remedy to get rid of the “Brahmahasthi Dosham”.
Written 18 October 2019
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David F
Sydney, Australia529 contributions
Bit confusing
Aug 2019
Munneswaram Temple complex is a collection of five temples, including a Buddhist temple. The central temple dedicated to Shiva is the most prestigious and biggest, and is popular amongst Hindus. The other temples are dedicated to Ganesha, Ayyanayake and Kali. The Kali temple is popular with Buddhists and Roman Catholics. Seems to be a bitthere for everyone. Dont understand why the need to buy fruit get a blessing and then give away the fruit.
Written 24 September 2019
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John491
Auckland, New Zealand711 contributions
What’s it all about?
Jul 2019 • Couples
First let me say we are not Hindu, but we do respect all faiths. This temple had some interesting architecture . You are required to remove your shoes and hats of course plus wear something that covers your knees. A number of men in our group wore shorts and they did not seem to up set anyone. The whole interior needs a steam clean and a paint job, long overdue. There were a couple of painters there at the time but that is likely to take forever. The sculptures inside were very interesting and artistic.
It was what I saw outside that concerned me. There was a dog in the most appalling distressing state of health, obviously in pain . There was a cow with a rope around its neck and the rope was tied to its front right hoof so it could not move without difficulty and no doubt pain. I must be wrong, but I thought Hindus were meant to respect and care for animals, perhaps they should take a look outside!
Written 25 July 2019
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Manu G
Nottingham, UK5 contributions
Manu and Veena
Nov 2018 • Family
Very beautiful temple of Lord Shiva. There is also another Shiva temple called Manavari and that also is lovely
Written 12 November 2018
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Laxman PL
Tiruppur, India48 contributions
Historic, but run down - under renovation
Jun 2018 • Family
Beautiful temple with old history, currently under renovation. Lot of parking space at the back, might just need 15-20 mins to look around and move on.
Written 16 June 2018
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117LauG
London, UK1,175 contributions
Rundown temple with historic value
May 2018 • Couples
I went to Munnesvaram Temple while staying nearby for a wedding.
I would certainly not recommend you to travel all the way for this temple, but if you are in the area, pay a quick visit just for the historical value. Sadly, the temple is rundown, but you can grasp its past grandiose facade in the outside structure. Inside, it isn't that splendid, compared to most temples in Sri Lanka, yet, it remains untouched by tourists and you can feel the environment for worship (Hindi music was played and we were lucky to witness worshippers paying their respects in a baptism). Also, please note that no English is written in signs yet you are allowed to take photos (unlike most temples).
As it is quite unkempt and in a poor rough looking area, I'd recommend you, as I said above, to see it only if passing by.
Written 24 May 2018
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SEs
London, UK25,876 contributions
HINDU
Nov 2017 • Friends
This is a famous Hindu temple here.A pretty temple. This is a popular temple with the locals.If you are around pay a visit.
Written 26 November 2017
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