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Vattappalai Kannakki Amman Temple In Sri Lanka

Colourful figures of Hindu deities adorn the entrance to the Vattappalai Kannakki Amman Temple in Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka. The Vattappalai Kannakki Amman Temple (Vattappalai Kannaki Amman Kovil) is dedicated to Goddess Kannakki Amma. According to Karna legend, Kannaki from Madurai arrived in Sri Lanka and rested in ten different places. The tenth place she visited was Vattappalai. Vattapalai Amman is believed to be a deity of myths, mysteries and miracles. Vaikasi Visakam Pongal Thiruvilla is the main festival, which is held in May. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#8378426
Date Taken	10 August 2017
Location	N/A
Photographer	Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto

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