![]() Toque macaque. |
![]() The toque macaque “Macaca sinica opisthomelas”. |
![]() The toque macaque is a reddish-brown-coloured Old World monkey endemic to Sri Lanka. |
![]() A toque macaque is eating a guava slice on a roof. |
![]() The toque macaque “Macaca sinica opisthomelas” has huge teeth. |
![]() Thematic paintings adorn walls of Koneswaram Temple. |
![]() A wall of Koneswaram Temple. |
![]() A black deity is inside the temple. |
![]() The colorful interior of Koneswaram Temple. |
![]() Sacred boxes are in the courtyard. |
![]() A statue of a man. |
![]() A decorated arch. |
![]() Thin lighted candles with incense. |
![]() A black statue of a sacred cow. |
![]() The decoration of the main gates. |
![]() The statue of Lord Shiva is in the process of reconstruction in 2018. |
![]() This area is in front of the temple. |
![]() The main view of the temple. |
![]() The temple buildings are on the top of the cliff. |
![]() Ravana's Cleft as seen from the top. |
![]() An observation platform. |
![]() A statue of a sacred cow. |
![]() A Sri Lankan axis deer. |
![]() A Ceylon spotted deer. |
![]() A female vendor sells temple offerings. |
![]() A male vendor sells temple offerings. |
![]() People buy temple offerings. |
![]() The wall of the cliff features different religious stories. |
![]() A couple of Sri Lankan axis deers. |
![]() A herd of Sri Lankan axis deers. |
![]() The wall of the cliff features bright religious characters. |
![]() The facade of Koneswaram Temple. |
![]() The wide stairs of the temple. |
![]() Side entrance to Koneswaram Temple. |
![]() The Ravana statue is located on the east side of the rock slope. |
![]() People walk beside the Ravana statue. |
![]() Ravana statue. |
![]() Coins are scattered around the feet of the Ravana statue. |
![]() The decorated gateway leads to the Koneswaram idol. |
![]() This temple is a classical-medieval Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
![]() Koneswaram holds a significant role in the religious and cultural history of Sri Lanka. |
![]() Koneswaram was built during the reign of the early Cholas and the Five Dravidians. |
![]() Koneswaram Temple is one of three major Hindu shrines. |
![]() In line with custom of Tamil Hindu temple compounds, the complex houses shrines to several deities. |
![]() Iconography of Ravana, the mythical king of Lanka depicted inside the temple. |
![]() A peacock statue is inside the temple. |
![]() Iconography of Ravana. |
![]() Hindu followers are inside the temple. |
![]() Koneswaram Temple is located on the promontory with a colossal gopuram tower. |
![]() Ravana's Cleft. |
![]() A gazebo is placed over Ravana's Cleft. |
![]() Hindu followers are near the temple. |