A day trip to the Munnaswaram temple which is a very prominent temple for the Hindus is well worth the visit. This temple has been in existence in 1000 CE, and there are many tales that circle around this temple – mainly correlating with Ramayana and the king Rama. Once you make your way inside the temple you will see the intricately designed sculptures and the inscriptions that are attached to the temple. The temple represents the unity between the Buddhists and the Hindus as the country is majority Buddhists. It is even very popular amongst Catholics. Spend the day learning about the highly significant history about the kovil and how it still stands tall to this day.
You may also combine the visit to the Manavari temple which is 5 km away from the Munnaswaram temple.
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