Thiruketheeswaram Kovil is located in Mannar. Thiruketheeswaram Kovil is an ancient one of ishwara kovils. the temple has been administered and frequented by Sri Lankan Hindu Tamils. Its famous tank, the Palavi tank, is of ancient antiquity and was restored from the ruins.
Ancient land ruled by Pallavas, Cholas and Pandyas and their patronage to the Ancient Thiruketeeswara temple
An ancient temple, Ketu, one of navagraha came here to offer prayers to lord shiva hence the name came. Actually the temple is under renovation, the Utsavarlu kept here temporarily.
Ketheeswaram temple is an ancient Hindu temple in Mannar, Northern Province Sri Lanka. Overlooking the ancient Tamil port towns of Manthai and Kudiramalai, the temple has lain in ruins, been restored, renovated and enlarged by various royals and devotees throughout its history. Tirukkētīsvaram is one of the Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva and is venerated by Shaivas throughout the continent. Throughout its history, the temple has been administered and frequented by Sri Lankan Hindu Tamils. Its famous tank, the Palavi tank, is of ancient antiquity and was restored from the ruins. Tirukkētīsvaram is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams of Shiva glorified in the poems of the Tevaram.
Very ancient Saivite Hindu temple worshipping experience. Its being renovated to modern time temple.
Hindu temple .
One of the five temple of God Shiva.
Good worship place but under construction
It's very nice place
This is the greatest historical Siva Temple.
Land for Peace of mind.
A holy temple of Lord Siva. I loved the Pooja. It was really brought me up to another level. Pooja timings are 8am, 12pm and 7pm everyday. Temple will be open from 6am to 1pm and 5pm to 7pm.
Ancient Hindu temple and one out of Major 5 "Eeswraams" around Sri Lanka. Temple is dedicated to Lord Shivan.
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, The temple is a wonder in itself and definitely worth a visit if you have a morsel of interest in History! It is indeed, poetry in stone.
One of the historically famous and ancient kovil in Sri Lanka. Now a days this kovil is under going through a major renovation work. So now public are not allowed to enter inside of it. However, you can see the idols at the front. During the night time this place is so dark with out any outdoor lighting facilities.
Visited on 10 Dec 17. Renovation is going on will complete by 2019. Please support by means of materials or money to complete the job without any delays.
This is an old Hindu Temple. This Temple is dedicated to the God Shiva/Ishwar.
One of the ancient sivan temple in srilanka
One Of Oldest And Famous Lord Shivan Temple In Srilanka.
Must visit abot 12 pm.
I love this temple
One of the important hindu temple in sri lanka.visit ones in life