Thirukoneswaram Kovil
Thirukoneswaram Kovil
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Titus D
Sri Lanka6,957 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
This is a Historical attraction being located in the Fort Fedrick built by Pirtugese and built on the destroyed Gokanna Budhist Temple in 1620. It is devoted to daisy Koneshwaran. A huge statue of him is built outside the temple. The temple and the statue are colourful. In any faith, can visit inside but have to remove shoes and have to wear a modest dress covering the knees.
Many devotees are seen worshiping and praying. This is famous for ladies to expect babies and they hang a small model of a cot for the purpose to get fulfilled.
The view over sea is amazing. King Rawana' s cut from his sword which is also called as "Lover's Leap" is also nearby.
During the day the sand is not and I recommend you to wear shocks. With socks you can enter the temple also.
There are ladies found nearby that tell your future by seeing the hands.
Many devotees are seen worshiping and praying. This is famous for ladies to expect babies and they hang a small model of a cot for the purpose to get fulfilled.
The view over sea is amazing. King Rawana' s cut from his sword which is also called as "Lover's Leap" is also nearby.
During the day the sand is not and I recommend you to wear shocks. With socks you can enter the temple also.
There are ladies found nearby that tell your future by seeing the hands.
Written November 15, 2024
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Jalaja Mani
Bengaluru, India98 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
It is a grand Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. There are other shrines housing Ganesha, Murugan, Bhadrakali, Parvathi etc. On the entrance side sits Lord Shiva in the form of a big golden coloured statue. The Temple itself is perched atop the Konesar malai a hillock. The Temple is well maintained with poojas and other rituals. It is also known as thousand pillared Temple.
Written November 28, 2024
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Ashen
Colombo, Sri Lanka3 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Perched atop a hill and surrounded by the serene blue ocean, this beautiful and ancient Hindu temple is a true haven of tranquility. Nestled within the historic Fort Frederick, the temple offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking a moment of calm.
At the start of the road leading to the temple, there is a parking area available. Visitors can wear slippers up to the temple’s entrance, where a small facility is provided to safely store them for a modest fee while you explore the temple.
As you make your way toward the temple, the path is lined with street vendors offering a variety of souvenirs, giving you the chance to take home a piece of the experience
At the start of the road leading to the temple, there is a parking area available. Visitors can wear slippers up to the temple’s entrance, where a small facility is provided to safely store them for a modest fee while you explore the temple.
As you make your way toward the temple, the path is lined with street vendors offering a variety of souvenirs, giving you the chance to take home a piece of the experience
Written October 16, 2024
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Udangi
Napana Disaneggammedda, Sri Lanka67 contributions
Apr 2021
prays time 6 am 8 am 11 am 4 pm ,
we can participating 11 am prayer,
fruit baskets & coconuts can be purchased IN front of the temple,
after the prayers they offering green gram milk rice ( Pongal rice ) & fruit salad.
shorts are prohibited to enter the temple.
we have to wear long sarong , skirts or leggings or trousers,
children's can easily learn the history of the temple through the wall paintings & descriptions.
we can participating 11 am prayer,
fruit baskets & coconuts can be purchased IN front of the temple,
after the prayers they offering green gram milk rice ( Pongal rice ) & fruit salad.
shorts are prohibited to enter the temple.
we have to wear long sarong , skirts or leggings or trousers,
children's can easily learn the history of the temple through the wall paintings & descriptions.
Written April 17, 2021
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Samarakoon
Kandy, Sri Lanka4 contributions
Dec 2019
I have never seen a temple that is built on edge of a beach cliff. You can easily find deers and peacock casually moving along with the peoples. You can also find few shops on the way to temple. One of the famous places to visit in tricomalee. we went on December 10th early morning..it was so beautiful,
Written February 12, 2020
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Morgan N
Zanzibar Island, Tanzania75 contributions
Jul 2020
Unfortunately, due to COVID, the Fort overall was very empty and most of the temple was closed to us.
Otherwise, this was a very lovely temple to visit. The statues were amazing to look at as well as the architecture of the temple itself.
Otherwise, this was a very lovely temple to visit. The statues were amazing to look at as well as the architecture of the temple itself.
Written July 30, 2020
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Methsara Benaragama
Gampaha, Sri Lanka78 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
One of my favourite Hindu Kovils in Sri Lanka.
Way to Thirukonrshvaram through Fort itself is full of amazing sceneries including dears both sides of the road.
The small market just before the Kovil is also really colorful and last June I bought so many stuff from there.
With my mediocre Tamil Proficiency I managed to learn a lot about Tamil kings and the history behind this Kovil.
The view of the sea from the Kovil is simply magical.
Way to Thirukonrshvaram through Fort itself is full of amazing sceneries including dears both sides of the road.
The small market just before the Kovil is also really colorful and last June I bought so many stuff from there.
With my mediocre Tamil Proficiency I managed to learn a lot about Tamil kings and the history behind this Kovil.
The view of the sea from the Kovil is simply magical.
Written September 13, 2022
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SGBPtiLu
Nantes, France1,691 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
We visited this temple a few days ago during our trip to Sri Lanka at the end of August.
Very nice very colorful temple at the top of the cliff.
Beautiful view of the ocean.
There is a legend related to this temple.
To access a small climb among the merchants of the temple.
Going there during a ceremony makes the visit even more interesting 😃.
Very nice very colorful temple at the top of the cliff.
Beautiful view of the ocean.
There is a legend related to this temple.
To access a small climb among the merchants of the temple.
Going there during a ceremony makes the visit even more interesting 😃.
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Written September 11, 2024
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Ishan Tours and Holidays
Matale, Sri Lanka90 contributions
Jan 2021 • Friends
This a very important place in trincomalee.even in sri lanka.wonderful place snd its fantastic.you can view whale trincomalee city from this place
And this place has very powerful mythology.its a valuble ancient place in sri lanka
And this place has very powerful mythology.its a valuble ancient place in sri lanka
Written January 23, 2021
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galadiel67
Chiavari, Italy3,658 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
It is one of the most important Hindu temples, indeed sacred complexes, in Sri Lanka. It is located in a scenic position overlooking the sea and to get there you need to enter the area of the fort.
At the entrance there are many small shops especially food and many people: pilgrims, school children.
You must leave your shoes outside the complex and then, hopping in the patches of shadow, get to the temple "of a thousand columns".
The temple itself is beautiful but what makes it very special is the location.
You must be dressed comfortably (shoulders and legs covered). Admission is free.
At the entrance there are many small shops especially food and many people: pilgrims, school children.
You must leave your shoes outside the complex and then, hopping in the patches of shadow, get to the temple "of a thousand columns".
The temple itself is beautiful but what makes it very special is the location.
You must be dressed comfortably (shoulders and legs covered). Admission is free.
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Written August 6, 2024
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Hi All. I am planning to visit Sri Lanka in this July (July last week) with my family. I have plans like below -
1. Airport to Kandy
2. Kandy stay for one day
3. Kandy to nuwara eliya by train ( 2 days stay)
4. nuwara eliya to Tincomallee by cab ( 2 days stay in Trincomallee)
5. Trincomallee to Colombo ( 1 day stay)
My questions are -
1. Above itinerary is good with the kids . i have 2 small kids . How will be weather that time?
2. how good is Local transport. How much cab will charge usually for all the travel? is it safe to have any cab or there is any tour operator who they provide the cab?
3. How much budget should i have for this travel specially for cab and food etc,(hotel & tickets excluded)
4. What is the Visa validity i.e. within how many days of issue of visa we must enter in Sri Lanka? For Indians what is Visa cost & process.
5. To do and not to do things.
Thanks,
Written April 19, 2019
Hi I cannot answer all of your questions but here goes.
We had a driver to look after us all the way through so we did not use local bus/ train transport. Although I can tell you that using trains needs to be many weeks in advance, all train lines are single track and they only run a few trains per day, with limited seats for tourists.
I would not recommend the train from Kandy to Newark Eliya, its a very very slow, cramped train that has little comfort, especially with young children.
You can buy a visa at the airport but I cannot remember how much we paid, we travel as Brits so not sure what it is for Indian citizens.
I would recommend a small boutique hotel in Triincomolee called Palmera Eco Resorts, actually up just north 2km in Nilavelli.
In Kandy we stayed at the Grand but as per my TripAdvisor comment its old and tired. Kandy is just a mega busy bustling noisy polluted city but worth a short 2 day visit.
Obviously even with the recent troubles its still worth going.
Good luck and enjoy.
Written May 5, 2019
which is the best resort near trincomallee/ ashok
Written September 15, 2018
It's depend on u r budget, much better to looking to trip advicer comments.
Written September 24, 2018
Can a disabled person have access to this temple? Can a tuk tuk drop a person very near the temple entrance and are there many steps to climb?
Written February 28, 2018
Yes it’s possible and people would love to help u.thank u!
Written August 14, 2018
how can I go from the main bus station on foot??
is it possible?
Written January 17, 2018
As this is located in Sri Lanka, you need a valid passport to enter into the country. Indians can obtain Visa on arrival. You have to travel to Trincomalee. You do not need to carry your passport for entering this place, but better to keep it with you for identification purposes.
Written January 2, 2018
do cars go up the hill or should we climb by foot only?
Written October 30, 2017
It's best to walk up to the temple on an early morning to experience the full beauty of the surrounding. The uphill part of the walk is short but a bit steep for especially an elderly person. Better to take a tuk tuk which shouldn't cost more than 100 rupees one way and there'll be no added issue of finding parking.
Written November 5, 2017
If you could let me know from where you are going to start the journey then I will be able to provide specific instructions on how to go there. But you will not get lost cause it is NOT in an isolated area. Its very famous so anybody will be able to show you or give you directions to go if you are in Trincomalee.
If you are going there from Colombo then there are easy and comfortable way to go like hiring a vehicle. if not go by train then go by bus or a taxi. in Sri Lanka there are plenty of Three wheels which they called Tuk Tuks so you can get down from the main bus station/train station and take a one to go to the temple.
Written June 29, 2017
Anyone know what's the opening hours of Koneswaram Temple ?
Thanks
Written September 7, 2015
Avoid visiting the temple after around 10.00 am until evening because the stretch you have to walk bare foot gets very hot.
Written October 30, 2017
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