Ukanthamalai Murugan Kovil, Yala National Park

Name: Ukanthamalai Murugan Kovil
Address: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

#5 among attractions in Yala National Park

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Ukanthamalai Murugan Kovil, Yala National Park

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Ukanthamalai Murugan Kovil is the well known ancient Hindu temple situated in the Okanda, Ampara District of Eastern Sri Lanka, about 145 km south of Batticaloa town. This alluring temple dedicated to Lord Murugan in the heart of Kumana forest is a main stand for the devotees performing pilgrimage to Katirkamam through dense jungle. In places like Pânama and Kumana, which are close to Ukantai, Tamils and Sinhalese lived in harmony even down to the present day. ()

Coordinates: 6°39'0"N, 81°46'0"E

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Yala National Park Sri Lanka

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Ukanthamalai Murugan Kovil – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Mary's Cathedral.

6.5 miNW
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St. Mary's Cathedral, Yala National Park
166 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Mary is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Batticaloa in Puliyanthivu. The cathedral is a landmark and Catholic historical icon in the district of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

Ukanthamalai Murugan Kovil, Yala National Park

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Ukanthamalai Murugan Kovil – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

St. Mary's Cathedral, Yala National Park