Koneswaram Temple Trincomalee Sri Lanka
Koneswaram Temple, Swami Rock, Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, Eastern Province
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Pallava Period • Dravida architecture style, Chola architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Pandya architecture style architecture • National Heritage Site
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Historical Significance
The ancient origins of Koneswaram Temple, reputedly dating back to the 3rd century BCE, are corroborated by references in the *Mahavamsa*, which speaks of a shrine at Gokanna (Trincomalee) in the 2...
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Architecture Highlights
This Fort showcases Dravida architecture style, Chola architecture style, Pallava architecture style, Pandya architecture style architecture and traditional The structural system employs granite an...
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