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The Koneswaram Temple in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the god Lord Shiva. Being perched atop Swami Rock, the views of the Indian Ocean and Trincomalee's natural harbor12 are stunning to boot. The temple-a thousand-pillared temple-has a very great and rich history that traces back to as early as the 3rd century BCE.

Along the way to Koneswaram Temple, one finds numerous items of cultural value and some foreign attractions put up for sale. This generally includes:

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Handicrafts: Artistic works that are made by local artisans in wood carvings, traditional masks, and other decorative ornaments in jewelry.


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Textiles: These are wonderfully colored saris, batik fabrics, and other traditional clothes.


3. Spices and Teas: It is also renowned for an array of spices, often available on the way in small shops; likewise, Ceylon tea.


4. Religious Items: Statues of the Hindu deities, sometimes along with prayer beads and other religious gadgets, are sold near the temple.

5. Souvenirs: Many kinds of postcards, magnets, and miniature forms of the temple themselves are popular.


These will make great keepsakes and help the local economy and artists. If you get to visit it, it will be an awesome opportunity to expose yourself to the local culture and bring something from it home with you.


The small wooden cradles hung from the Koneswaram Temple are placed by Hindu families that pray to have children1. These are small cradles which basically are not sold and very important as regards religion and culture. They symbolize the hope and prayer of the family for the blessings of fertility and welfare of the future children

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