One of five ancient Shiva temples where Rama worshipped after defeating Ravana to absolve the sin of killing a Brahmin.
Mythology & Significance
After killing Ravana (a Brahmin), Rama performed puja at five locations to remove the sin of Brahmahatya. Munneswaram is one of these sacred sites.
Visit Information
Opening Hours
5:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Best Time to Visit
During festival season
Suggested Duration
1-2 hours
Dress Code
Temple attire
Nearby Attractions
Manavari Temple
Chilaw Beach
Wilpattu National Park
Book a Tour to This Site
Visit Munneswaram Temple as part of our comprehensive Ramayana Trail tour package.
Chilaw, Sri Lanka
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