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Konerswaram Temple

Trincomalee is home to one of the most historic Hindu temples in Sri Lanka – the Koneswaram Temple. This is a very special temple with an immaculate and historic presence thus, it is visited by many pilgrims and tourists from all over the world.

Distance
from hotel
15.6 KM26 MIN

This magnificent Hindu Temple is located by a cliff surrounded by a Swami Rock. Upon entering the premises, you will be greeted with the sight of a colossal statue of the Hindu God Shiva. From here on out, as you delve deeper into the holy temple, you’ll come across brilliantly detailed, vibrant statues of various Hindu Gods and figures from ancient epics!

The wonder of this temple is not confined just to land but also underwater in the bay. However, if you want to explore this part of the temple, you’ll need to gear up for some scuba diving for you will discover hidden treasures beneath the waves!