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18 February 2018
Shivan temeple v.nice clean now but outer area must be cleaned
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08 February 2018
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, Ayyanayake 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.response / report this review -
20 January 2018
This place is so much relevant and related to me as a person. I respect and love its all features, I mean all of them.
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04 January 2018
Sacred place. Very well organized and trustworthy.
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26 December 2017
Located on the chilaw-kurunagala road.lot of people come here for blessing
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15 December 2017
Very ancient Kovil dedicated to Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Very calm surrounding. They are keeping the place without harming the original traditional status. Well organised. You can really feel the presence of God there.
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