Explore Hindu religious traditions, kovils, sacred sites and temple architecture.
Where to go — our favourite places for this experience, ready to fit into a route that suits your dates and pace.
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Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
JaffnaNallur Kandaswamy Kovil in Jaffna is a major Hindu temple; its annual festival brings processions and worship to the surrounding streets.
Nallur Kandaswamy temple - 02
Koneswaram Temple
TrincomaleeKoneswaram is a Hindu temple on Swami Rock above Trincomalee Bay, reached through the Fort Fredrick headland.
Koneswaram Temple - 03
Munneswaram Temple
ChilawMunneswaram, near Chilaw, is a Hindu temple complex centred on a shrine to Shiva and associated with a major annual festival.
Munneswaram temple - 04
Thiruketheeswaram Temple
MannarThiruketheeswaram is a Hindu pilgrimage temple near Mannar, associated with the ancient port area of Mantai.
Thiruketheeswaram Temple - 05
Naguleswaram Temple
KeerimalaiNaguleswaram temple stands at Keerimalai on the Jaffna Peninsula, close to the coastal freshwater bathing pool.
Naguleswaram temple
Good to know
Dress modestly at temples and sacred sites — cover shoulders and knees, and remove shoes and hats where asked. Opening times and entry fees change, so we confirm them when we plan your trip.
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