Thirukkovil Sithira Velayutha Swami Kovil

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Thirukkovil Sithira Velayutha Swami Kovil

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Thirukkovil Temple is the most significant Hindu temple in Thirukkovil, Ampara District of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. It is dedicated to Chitravelayudhar who was once the guardian deity of Mattakkalappu Desam and this temple enjoyed the honor of Desathukkovil of the Batticaloa region. Archaeological and historical evidences suggest that Cholan, Kotte and Kandyan kings maintained strong relations with this temple in the past. ()

Coordinates: 7°7'60"N, 81°50'60"E

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AmparaSri Lanka

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Thirukkovil Sithira Velayutha Swami Kovil – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Thambiluvil Kannaki Amman Temple, Thambiluvil.

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Temple
Thambiluvil Kannaki Amman Temple
1 min walk • Thambiluvil Kannaki Amman Kovil is one of the most significant Hindu temples in the Ampara District of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. It is situated about 70 km south of Batticaloa town and 11 km south to Akkaraipattu.
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Thambiluvil
12 min walk • Thambiluvil is a coastal village situated in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. It is 78 kilometres south of Batticaloa, on the east coast of the island.