Sri Munnessaram Devasthanam Temple Puttalam
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Deity: Lord Shiva Place: Puttalam
Sri Munnessaram Devasthanam Temple Puttalam. Dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located in Puttalam.
- Primary Deity
- Lord Shiva
- Dress Code
- Formal & Traditional Clothes.
- Address
- Available soon.
History
The temple has existed since at least 1000 AD and is believed to be associated with the Indian epic, the Ramayana, and King Rama. It is one of the ancient Pancha Ishwarams, consisting of a complex of five temples including a Buddhist site.
Spiritual Significance
It is an important regional Hindu temple complex and one of the five ancient Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Lord Shiva in the region.
Major Festivals
- Diwali
- Holi
- Navratri
- Navaratri
- Shivaratri
- Munnesaram festival