Sri Munnessaram Devasthanam

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A Place of Worship for Hindu Devotees as well as other religions, a Sacred Shaivite Kovil with beautiful Gopurums both inside and outside the temple, Statues of Many Important Gods from the Hindu pantheon including Sri Lakshmi, Lord Katharagama, Lord Vishnu, An astrological chart featuring all 12 signs, a Vel cart and many other shrines inside the main temple.

Munneswaram is a village in Sri Lanka that is home to a famous Hindu temple complex. The temple complex is made up of five temples, including a Buddhist temple. The central temple is dedicated to Shiva. Location: In the Puttalam District of Sri Lanka In the Demala Pattuva region, which is also known as the "Tamil division" In the village of Munneswaram, which has a mixed Sinhala and Tamil population History: The temple complex has been in existence since at least 1000 CE Myths associated with the temple connect it to the Indian epic Ramayana Festivals: The temple celebrates Navarathri, a nine-day festival that honors the presiding Goddess The temple celebrates Sivarathri, an overnight festival that honors Lord Shiva Other features: The temple is one of the five ancient Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Shiva in the region The temple is popular among both Hindus and Buddhists The temple has beautiful sculptures

Munneshwaram is a Hindu temple in Chilaw, famous for its spiritual significance among Sri Lankans. The temple complex includes five kovils and even a Buddhist temple. You can take a bus from the Chilaw bus stand, (Chilaw-Kurunergala bus) or, like us, you can use PickMe, which costs around 250 rupees. It is located on the Chilaw-Wariyapola road, about 2.5 km from Chilaw town. It’s definitely worth a visit, as you can experience the rich culture of a Hindu temple. ?

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The temple complex is a collection of five temples, including a Buddhist temple. The central temple dedicated to Shiva (Siva) is the most prestigious and biggest, and is popular amongst Hindus. The other temples are dedicated to Ganesha, Aiyanar and Kali. The Kali temple is also popular with Buddhists, who frequent the complex. Post-19th century, most of the devotees of all temples in the complex belong to the majority Sinhala Buddhist ethnic group; the temples, excluding the Ayyanayake and the Buddhist temple, are administered by families belonging to the minority Hindu Tamils. The temple is located in Munneswaram, a village with mixed Sinhala and Tamil population situated in the historic Demala Pattuva ("Tamil division") region in the Puttalam District. The main Shiva temple owns extensive property in the surrounding villages, ownership of which was affirmed when the region was part of the medieval Kotte Kingdom. The temple was destroyed twice by the Portuguese colonial officers, who handed over the properties to the Jesuits. Although the Jesuits built a Catholic chapel over the temple foundation, locals reconstructed the temple both times. Due to religious and demographic change after the late 18th century, most surrounding villages and towns are not directly associated with the temple administration and maintenance. However, the villages of Maradankulama and Udappu are associated with organizing the main temple festival. The main festivals celebrated at the temple include Navarathri and Sivarathri. The former is a nine-day long festival in honour of the presiding Goddess, while the latter is an overnight observation in honour of Lord Shiva. In addition to these two Hindu festivals, the temple has a festival of its own, the Munneswaram festival, a four-week-long event attended by Hindus and Buddhists.