Hidden gems: Hindu temples in Sri Lanka

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Sri Lanka.

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Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Kovil image
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Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Kovil
Hindu temple
👍👍 Very beautiful kovils in the Kankasanthurai area. Seems very historic and there seems to be some reconstruction that is underway currently. The artistry and the architecture here is breathtaking, you can simply get lost for hours admiring them. Please go have look if you are ever in the region.
4.80 (148 reviews)
ஸ்ரீ மீனாச்சி சுந்தரேஸ்வரர் கோவில் | Sri Meenachi Sundareshwarar Hindu temple image
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ஸ்ரீ மீனாச்சி சுந்தரேஸ்வரர் கோவில் | Sri Meenachi Sundareshwarar Hindu temple
Hindu temple
👍👍 This beautiful Kovil for Hindu devotees is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated in Kaluwella in the Galle town area, next to the Galle municipal council hall just a few yards from the Galle-Colombo (A2) main route. This Kovil displays unique and intricate carvings and architectural features on i...
4.80 (81 reviews)
Sivan Kovil image
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Sivan Kovil
Hindu temple
👍👍 The temple of Lord Shiva is located in Vavuniya District. They caring a home for elders and children..Famous temple in the area and recently they developed the temple. Very religious place to visit and have a peaceful time here. Just pray for your family for your relief.
4.80 (44 reviews)
Sri Muthukumaran Temple image
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Sri Muthukumaran Temple
Hindu temple
👍👍 You can feel the spiritual presence 🙏🙏🙏
4.80 (38 reviews)
Ayyappan Devasthanam image
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Ayyappan Devasthanam
Hindu temple
👍👍 Wattala
4.80 (25 reviews)
Sivapoomi - Palace Of Thiruvasagam image
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Sivapoomi - Palace Of Thiruvasagam
Hindu temple
👍👍 Very beautiful shrine. Very clean and tidy and by the looks of it, it appears to be newly constructed. One local in the temple informed me that there are 501 poems inscribed on granite. These were hung on the walls for display. There is a water dispenser outside which dispenses cool filtered drink...
4.70 (124 reviews)
Sri Vishnu Devala image
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Sri Vishnu Devala
Hindu temple
👍 Sacred place in kandy town.Not so crowded.
4.70 (59 reviews)
Nallur Sivan Kovil image
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Nallur Sivan Kovil
Hindu temple
👍👍 One of the famous Sivan temples in Jaffna. Very peaceful place for prayer & worship.
4.70 (56 reviews)
Thonikal Sivan Kovil image
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Thonikal Sivan Kovil
Hindu temple
👍👍 The temple of Lord Shiva is located in Vavuniya District. Famous temple in the area and recently they developed the temple. Very religious place to visit and have a peaceful time here. Just pray for your family for your relief. It’s near to Thonikkal GS office.
4.70 (44 reviews)
Sri Kailawasanatan Swami Temple image
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Sri Kailawasanatan Swami Temple
Hindu temple
👍👍 Impressive! Sri Kailasanathar Swami Devasthanam, or Kapikaawatha Shivan Temple as it is also called by its devotees, is the oldest Hindu Temple in Colombo. Dedicated to the gods Ganesha and Shiva, the temple has been around for over two centuries. It’s also one of the most beautiful temples in Colo...
4.70 (34 reviews)
Panadura Murugan Temple image
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Panadura Murugan Temple
Hindu temple
👍👍 It is a very powerful place.this is avery special sacred place because here can worship both hindu and buddhist religious. this place is devoted specially to god Murugan but there have special Bodhi(Bo tree) also. There you can attend to public prayer or private prayer. priest in here are friendly a...
4.70 (30 reviews)
Puttalai Pillaiyar Temple புற்றளைப் பிள்ளையார் கோவில் image
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Puttalai Pillaiyar Temple புற்றளைப் பிள்ளையார் கோவில்
Hindu temple
👍👍 Very calm place to worship.It has lot of huge trees.There is a pond also.
4.70 (19 reviews)
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Van Badulla
Hindu temple
4.70 (19 reviews)
Malai Santhai Varatharajappillayaar kovil image
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Uganthai Murugan temple உகந்தை கதிர்காம ஆலயம் ඔකඳ කතරගම දේවාලය image
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Uganthai Murugan temple உகந்தை கதிர்காம ஆலயம் ඔකඳ කතරගම දේවාලය
Religious destination
👍👍 Murugan temple nicely located on the hills near the rough beach. There is "Walli temple on another rock , we could see deers wandering that belong the temple.
4.60 (175 reviews)
Perumal Kovil image
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Perumal Kovil
Hindu temple
👍👍 Peaceful temple. 'Thulasi therttham' is special after the 'archana'. It's one of the most popular Lakshmy Narayan temple in Sri Lanka. We can easily visit here as the Jaffna Bus Station is near by the temple. Special place for 'Sani dhosham'. Saturday & Sundays are special here.
4.60 (120 reviews)
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