Munneswaram Kovil
North West · Chilaw

Munneswaram Kovil

One of five ancient Shiva temples in Sri Lanka — said to be visited by Rama himself.

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Munneswaram Kovil

According to the Ramayana, Rama stopped here after defeating Ravana to pray to Shiva. The complex includes five temples, and the annual August festival draws thousands of Hindu pilgrims from across the country.

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