Editorial photo #7963252 Human Interest

Selva Sannidhi Murugan Temple In Sri Lanka

Tamil Hindu devotees take a dip in the water in the sacred water tank at the Selva Sannidhi Murugan Temple (Selvachannithy Murugan Kovil) complex in Thondaimanaru, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The temple complex is dedicated to Lord Murugan and according to the history, was attacked by the Buddhists who burnt the temple and its wooden chariots to the ground. Large banyan trees planted by Sri Lankan Buddhists can be seen growing around the temple. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #7963252
Date taken: 14 August 2017
Location: —
Photographer: Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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