Pathirakali Amman Temple, Hindu temple in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
The Pathirakali Amman Temple features traditional Dravidian architecture with ornate sculptures and bright colors adorning its exterior walls and entrance gates.
The temple received substantial expansion during the reign of King Rajendra Chola I, with inscriptions from the 11th century documenting these architectural additions.
The temple conducts the Ther Thiruvillah festival procession in coordination with Koneswaram temple, bringing together Hindu communities from different regions.
The temple maintains specific dress codes for visitors, requiring men to wear long pants and women to wear garments covering shoulders and knees.
The temple stands as part of the ancient Koneswaram Temple Compounds near Trincomalee Hindu College, forming a network of interconnected religious structures.
GPS coordinates: 8.57452,81.23391
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:38
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