| Location | NEGOMBO |
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| Thinkstodocategory | Ramayana sites |
| Title | Munneswaram temple, Chilaw |
| Name | Munneswaram temple, Chilaw |
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| Image | MUNNESARAM---B.jpg |
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| Created | 2/13/19, 9:37 AM |
<ul>Chilaw, Munneswaram temple is a Hindu temple. The "Father of India", the Great Mahatma Gandhi, was visited this temple in November 1927. It is located 49 km north of Negombo, believed to have existed since 11th century BC.</br>
<br>This temple is one of the ancient “Pancha Ishwarams” dedicated to God Shiva and closely related to the popular Indian epic Ramayana. According to that legendary hero-king, Rama has visited this place.