- Legend : Thiru Koneshwaram was built by sage Agasthyar as per the instructions of Lord Shiva who was impressed by the devotion of King Ravana. This place has the uniqueness of the Lord building a temple for his devotee as a reward for his devotion. Lord Rama also oered his prayers on his return to get rid of the Brahmahasthi Dosham.
- Location : In the Trincomalee Town
- Access : Distance from Colombo to the site : 257 km
- Time : 05 hrs – 5 min walk
- Note : This is situated within the Dutch Fort. People are allowed to walk to the temple without any special approval.
Thiru Koneswaram
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