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04 May 2018
The temple is a sight to see. If you walk pass this, you have missed quite a stunning view. The view is best at both sunset and sunrise as the ocean reflects the light. Historical value of this temple also quite significant and certain areas may need restoration.
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18 March 2018
Don't forget to visit while walk to kowila.A ancient temple needs your attention.
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28 December 2017
Calm and peacefull environment
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22 November 2017
Very nice buddhist temple, beautiful view on the ocean. If you are in Trico worth the visit!
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19 November 2017
Buddhist temple that has a great historical value. You'll be able to have a clear view of Indian ocean from here.
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30 October 2017
Place that we must protect
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17 October 2017
The site has a rich historical value and the view from the top of the place overlooking the ocean is nice
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06 October 2017
According to the references of Sri Lanka Archaeological Department, Trincomalee had been known as Gokanna in the ancient times. Information reveals by chronicles such asMahavamsa and Chulavamsa the Gokanna Vihara was built by the King Mahasen in the 3rd century (275-301 AD)[1][2] by destroying aJaina monastery that existed on the Swami Rock,[3] where the Koneswaram Kovil stands today. It is said that in the reign of King Agbo V, the temple was modified by adding a preaching hall.[1]
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03 June 2017
The temple itself is not very spectecular (for a non-buddhist tourist), but if you climb up the stairs, you have a beautiful view on trinco.
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15 November 2016
We can take knowledge about historical and religious places in EAST province of Sri Lanka
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13 October 2016
A very peaceful and calm temple with a wonderful view to the Trincomalee city. You can visit this on the way to Koneswaram temple.
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20 September 2016
Gokanna Viharaya now lies inside the Fort Fredrick on the North of the point close to the fort entrance of the fort Nice View!!!!
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31 August 2016
Awesome place. You can see a great morning nature scene here.but need to maintain properly for keep this temple alive.
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