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The main rock of Pigeon Island National Park off Nilaveli, Trincomalee

Temple · Trincomalee

Seruwila Mangala Raja Maha Vihara

An ancient Buddhist temple in the Trincomalee district, recognised as the ninth of the sixteen sacred places (Solosmasthana).

Best season
April to September. The north-east monsoon brings rain and rough seas from November to January.
Time to allow
40 min (at least 25 min)
Best time of day
Morning
Entry
Free entry
What to wear
Cover your shoulders and knees, and be ready to take your shoes off.
Good for
Easy going, families

Free to enter; donations are welcome.

Around Trincomalee

Koneswaram Temple on Swami Rock, Trincomalee
Koneswaram Temple on Swami Rock, Trincomalee
Nilaveli Beach, north of Trincomalee
Nilaveli Beach, north of Trincomalee
The giant Shiva statue at Koneswaram Temple, Trincomalee
The giant Shiva statue at Koneswaram Temple, Trincomalee

We have no photo of Seruwila Mangala Raja Maha Vihara itself yet. These show the area.

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