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ONLINE DARSHAN/POOJA BOOKING

SRI  VADIVAMBIGAI AMBAL AND SRI MUNNAINATHA SWAMY OF SRI MUNNESWARAM DEVASTHANAM

Munneswaram temple is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence at least since 1000 CE, although myths surrounding the temple associate it with the popular Indian epic Ramayana, and its legendary hero-king Rama. The temple is one of five ancient temples dedicated to Shiva in the region.


The temple is located in Munneswaram, a village with mixed Sinhala and Tamil population situated in the Puttalam District of Sri Lanka.The presiding deity Siva is installed in the form of Lingam in the sanctum sanctorum. The Siva temple’s architectural details conform to what is written down in the Hindu scriptures known as agamas.. The Siva temple faces east and has three pathways around it. A sacred pond is situated in front of the Siva temple and a Bo Tree stands by the side of it. The main sanctum and the structure above the sanctum are one of the largest in Sri Lanka.

Sri Munnai Natha Swamy

Sri Vadivambiga Devi


Sri Munnai Natha Swamy and Sri Vadivambiga Devi in "Garbhagra" - Womp-House of the Devasthanam

Siva linga is installed in the main sanctum of this kovil. Siva as the undivided causal principle is worshipped in the linga. His more manifest as­pects are represented in various other images. The linga represents the male aspect and the pitha as a yoni represents the female principle complementing the male principle of linga; both together reflect the Siva-Sakti concept. In Saiva tradition the linga is the most sacred and highly venerated object. Hence Siva linga is installed in the garbhagrha 'womb-house' of Sri Munneswaram Devasthanam.

The main festivals celebrated at the temple include Navarathri and Sivarathri. The former is a nine-day long festival in honour of the presiding Goddess, while the latter is an overnight observation in honour of Lord Shiva. In addition to these two Hindu festivals, the temple has a festival of its own, the Munneswaram Annual Festival, a four-week long event attended pilgrims from all parts of Sri Lanka including Hindus, Buddhists etc. 

DEVASTHANAM OPENING TIME 5.30 AM TO 8.00 PM

 (Open everyday including Sundays and Holidays)

 

DAILY POOJA TIMINGS

USHAKKALA POOJA                       5.30 AM

KALASANTHI POOJA                      7.30 AM

UCHIKALA POOJA                         12.00 PM

SAYARATSA POOJA                        5.00 PM

SANDYAKALA POOJA                     7.00 PM

ARDAJAMA POOJA                         8.00 PM

THE POOJA TIMINGS MAY BE CHANGED DURING THE FESTIVAL TIMES. PLEASE CONTACT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FOR ANY CLARIFICATIONS.

East Gate Raja Kopuram Kumbabishekam held on 25th June 2018

North & West Gate Raja Kopura Kumbabishekams Held on 08th December 2019

SRI MUNNESWARAM DEVASTHANAM - CALENDAR 2021

ONLINE DARSHAN/POOJA BOOKING

DEVASTHANAM OPENING TIME

FROM 5.30 AM TO 8.00 PM

(Open everyday including Sundays and Holidays)

 

DAILY POOJA TIMINGS

USHAKKALA POOJA                       5.30 AM

KALASANTHI POOJA                     7.30 AM

UCHIKALA POOJA                         12.00 PM

SAYARATSA POOJA                        5.00 PM

SANDYAKALA POOJA                     7.00 PM

ARDAJAMA POOJA                         8.00 PM

THE POOJA TIMINGS MAY BE CHANGED DURING THE FESTIVAL TIMES. PLEASE CONTACT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FOR ANY CLARIFICATIONS.

Tel: +94322224833 or +94727776530,

E mail: devasthanam@munneswaram.com

ANNUAL FESTIVAL 2020

Munneswaram Songs

Sung by legendary K.J Yesudhas

Arulvan Munneswaram

Sung by Hydrabad Dr B Siva


Siva Kavasam

Lalitha Sahasranamam by Priya Sisters


Saratha Navarathri 2019


Annual Festival 2019


East Gate Raja Kopuram Kumbabishekam Held on 25th June 2018


DONATIONS for North & South Raja Kopurams

The Donations are expected from Devotees, Pilgrims and Well wishers for the Construction of Rajakopuram of Sri Munneswaram Devasthanam.

 

Devasthanam has Completed the Construction of East, West and North Gate Rajakopurams  and the Kumbabishekams also have been completed by December 2019.

 

The foundation stone has been laid for the Outer North and Outer South Gate Kopurams on 08th December 2019. The construction work is expected to be completed before May 2021..

 

We request all of you to  participate in the above Holy Activities and get the blessings of Sri Vadivambigai & Sri Munnai Natha Peruman of Sri Munneswaram Devasthanam.

 

Donations can be paid directly to the Administration Office of Sri Munneswaram Devasthanam and the official receipt will be provided for the same immediately.

THE DONATIONS CAN BE SENT TO THE DEVASTHANAM BY THE FOLLOWING WAYS IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO VISIT IN PERSON. THE OFFICIAL RECEIPT WILL BE SENT TO YOU ONCE THE PAYMENTS REALIZED TO THE ACCOUNT.

 

1. You can send Cheque / DD / Pay order / Money order in favor of

Sri Munneswaram Devasthanam

Payable at Chilaw and send it to :  

The Chief Priest           

 Sri Munneswaram Devasthanam

 Maha Devalayam

Munneswaram

Chilaw 61000, Sri Lanka

 

2. You can Directly Deposit the amount into our DFCC Bank account

Details for Direct Deposit :

Bank name:  DFCC Bank    

Branch:  Chilaw Branch 

Account Number: 032001003089

SWIFT Code: DFCCLKLX

   

Please send us a mail with your details and deposit purpose to devasthanam@munneswaram.com  or Contact through the telephone No:  +94322224833 or Hotline No: +94727776530


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This is an Official Web Site of Mahadevalayam of Sri Munneswaram Devasthanam, Munneswaram, Chilaw 61000, Sri Lanka                                Chief Priest & Trustee

Contact Details

SRI MUNNESWARAM DEVASTHANAM  

Maha Devalayam, Munneswaram,

Chilaw 61000,Sri Lanka

Tel: (+94) 32 2224833 

Fax: (+94) 32 2224866

Mail:devasthanam@munneswaram.com

Web: www.munneswaram.com 

HELP LINE: +94 72 777 6530


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