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.
Front View of Temple
Inscriptions and Sandstone pillars preserved at Thirukkovil temple.
Sanctum of Thirukkovil Temple believed to manifest Pandyan Architecture.
Thambiluvil Kannaki Amman Temple
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. It is considered as one of the ancient temples of Mattakkalappu Desam made for Kannaki Amman, the heroine of the great Tamil epic Silappatikaram.
Temple Entrance in Thambiluvil, Sri Lanka.
Idol of Kannaki Amman at Sanctum
Temple Chariot under a Pandal (on 2012 Kulirthi Vizha)