Mannar, Sri Lanka
Ketheeswaram temple
Ketheeswaram temple is an ancient Hindu temple in Mannar, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. Overlooking the ancient Tamil port towns of Manthai and Kudiramalai, the temple has lain in ruins, been restored, renovated and enlarged by various royals and devotees throughout its history. Thirukketheeswaram is one of the Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva and is venerated by Shaivas throughout the continent.
- City
- Mannar
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
More places in Mannar
- Adam's Bridge Marine National Park
- St. Sebastian's Cathedral, Mannar
- Mannar Island Lighthouse
- Mannar fort
- Arippu Fort
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