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Sinhalese architecture also displays many ancient North Indian influences. Buddhism had a significant influence on Sri Lankan architecture after it was introduced to the island in the 3rd century BC, [1] and ancient Sri Lankan architecture was mainly religious, with more than 25 styles of Buddhist monasteries. [2]
Sri Vishvanatha Swamy Temple (Sivan Temple), Myalaney, Chunnakam Sri Visvalinga Maha Kanapathy Temple, Vannarpannai North West Sri Visvareswaraswamy Temple, Karaikkal, Inuvil East, Kondavil
According to historical reports this temple was built in 1344, under the patronage of King Bhuvanekabahu IV, who reigned from 1341 to 1351 A. D., [3] by the Ven. Seelavamsa Dharmakirti. [4] The architecture of the temple was designed following Hindu artistic styles by, Ganesvarachari, a South Indian architect. [5]
The Portuguese, after their arrival in Sri Lanka in 1505, began a campaign of forced conversion and destruction of many Buddhist and Hindu temples around the island. They destroyed the Munneswaram temple completely in 1578 CE with the exception of the basement, and used the core of the building as a Roman Catholic chapel .
The architecture of Sri Lanka displays a rich variety of architectural forms and styles. Shaivism has had a significant influence on early Sri Lankan architecture, during the reign of King Ravana , then Buddhism has also had a significant influence on Sri Lankan architecture, since it was introduced to the island in the 3rd century BCE .
Tenavaram temple (Tamil: தென்னாவரம் கோயில்) (historically known as the Tondeshwaram Kovil, Tevanthurai Kovil or Naga-Risa Nila Kovil) is a historic Hindu temple complex situated in the port town Tenavaram, Tevanthurai (or Dondra Head), Matara) near Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Its primary deity was a ...
The exact date of the Ketheeswaram temple's birth is not universally agreed upon. [5] According to historian Paul Peiris, Thirukketheswaram was one of the five recognized Ishwarams of Siva in Lanka long before the arrival of Vijaya in 600 B.C. [1] The shrine is known to have existed for at least 2400 years, [1] with inspirational and literary evidence of the postclassical era ( 600BC ...
Statue at the temple of a guardian with a very similar appearance to Kali. Pathirakali Amman Temple (Tamil: பத்திரகாளி அம்பாள் கோயில்) – Pathirakali Ambal Kovil – or the Kali Kovil, Trincomalee is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Bhadrakali, a form of the goddess Kali Amman in Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.