The legend of Ramayana is one of the most important scriptures of Hindu mythology. While there are numerous sites in India that conform to the the Hindu legend, they are not the only ones. In fact, the Ramayana tour in Sri Lanka is highly popular among the locals as well as the tourists visiting the island country.
The legend of Ramayana has often made us wonder about the beauty of the Ashok Vatika, the battlefield where the two armies fought, and more. And the Sri Lanka Ramayana tour is just the perfect blend of a pilgrimage and a holiday covering much of these places of religious significance, along with some other beautiful attractions.
But before we actually have a look at what the itineraries of the Ramayana tour of Sri Lanka look like, we give to you the most important tourist places covered in the tour. Have a look.
Tourist places covered in the Ramayana Tour Sri Lanka
1. Chilaw
Chilaw is a large town in the Puttalam District of Sri Lanka’s North Western Province. The destination is locally known for its 3 C’s; namely coconuts, crabs, and Coreas (freedom fighters Charles Edgar Corea & Victor Corea who, with the help of Mahatma Gandhi, founded the Chilaw Association and the Ceylon National Congress). But it is its religious significance that makes it such an important tourist destination.
The destination is known for its Manavari & Munneswaram temples that are a part of the Ramayana tour in Sri Lanka.
- Munneswaram Temple: The legend mentions that after defeating King Ravana, Lord Rama left for Ayodhya in the Pushpak Viman but felt that he was being followed by Brahmahathi Dosham (curse of killing a Brahmin). But he stopped here as he felt that the Dosham wasn’t following him here. He prayed to Lord Shiva who advised him to install and pray at four lingams in Manavari, Thiru Koneswaram, Thiruketheeswaram, and Rameshwaram to get rid of the Dosham.
- Manavari Temple or Ramalinga Shivan: According to the legend, it is here that Lord Rama first installed a Shiva lingam. It is the only lingam in the world that is named after Lord Rama other than Rameshwaram.
2. Trincomalee
The beachside town is known for its golden sandy beaches and Thiru Koneswaram Temple that sits idyllically at the edge of a cliff. The temple is said to have been built by Agastya Rishi on the instructions of Lord Shiva on being impressed by King Ravana’s devotion. It is also said that Lord Rama built the second lingam here to get rid of the Brahmahathi Dosham.
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