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Temples and religious sites · Batticaloa

Mamangam Pillaiyar Kovil

A much-loved Hindu temple by a sacred pond, busiest during its summer festival.

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A temple festival procession with drummers and decorated umbrellas at dusk

Visiting Mamangam Pillaiyar Kovil

Time to allow

about 45 minutes

Best time to go

July and August for the festival

Entry

Free; donations welcome

Access

Shoes off inside the temple grounds.

About Mamangam Pillaiyar Kovil

Visitors are welcome outside prayer times. Dress modestly and leave shoes at the gate.

Tours that visit Mamangam Pillaiyar Kovil

Thinking of going to Mamangam Pillaiyar Kovil?

We'll fit it into a day that makes sense: the right time of day, a driver who knows the roads, and a guide if you'd like one.