Thambiluvil

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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. Thambiluvil is known for its preservation of the Tamil culture, especially the traditions of the ancient Mattakkalappu Desam. It is also known for Periya Kalappu, an area that has a lagoon and rice paddys. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 7°7'60"N, 81°51'23"E

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AmparaSri Lanka

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Thambiluvil – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Thirukkovil Sithira Velayutha Swami Kovil, Thambiluvil Kannaki Amman Temple.

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Thirukkovil Sithira Velayutha Swami Kovil
12 min walk • 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.
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Thambiluvil Kannaki Amman Temple
12 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.