| Kokkadicholai Thaanthonreeswarar Temple | |
|---|---|
Kokkadicholai Thanthonrichcharam Kovil | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Batticaloa |
| Province | Eastern |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Festivals | Utsava, annual chariot festival |
| Location | |
| Location | Kokkadicholai |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Architecture | |
| Type | thamizh or tamil architecture |
Kokkadicholai Thaanthonrichcharar Kovil (also known as Kokkadicholai Thanthonrichcharam) is the most significant Shaivism Kovil located in Kokkadicholai, 15km southwest Batticaloa District of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.[1] It is also one of the oldest and five most important Kovils in Sri Lanka and it is believed to be one of the two Kovils in Sri Lanka to have naturally built Sivalingam. The chariot festival of the temple is held annually usually in the month of September.[2] One of the main chariots used in the festival was constructed with wooden sculptures in the 18th century.[3]
- ^ "Kokkadichcholai Siva Thondan richcharam". kataragama.org. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- ^ Packiyanathan, Picture by Sivam; corr, Batticaloa special. "The Kokkaddicholai Thanthondreeswarar temple's annual flag-hoisting ceremony". Daily News. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- ^ "Kokkadicholai Thanthonreeswarar Temple chariot festival". tamilnet. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
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