Thirukkovil Temple
Ampara District, Sri Lanka
Also known as: திருக்கோவில் சித்திரவேலாயுத சுவாமி ஆலயம்తిరుకోవిల్ చిత్రవేలాయుత స్వామి ఆలయంതിരുക്കോവിൽ ക്ഷേത്രം
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.[1]
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Key facts
| Location | Ampara District, Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
Sources
- Thirukkovil Temple - Wikipedia — Wikipedia
- Wikidata Q12984075 — Wikidata