Since the focus towards Vanni area of Sri Lanka has increased with the dawn of the peaceful environment. The Vattapalai Kannakki Amman temple is a dedication for Goddess, Kannaki Amman. This is also a place where LTTE s used to release aircrafts from the aviation fields. The shrine is open for religious enthusiasts from every part of the world. It is worshipped by both Buddhists and Hindus since from the beginning.
Significantly the temple was built in memory of the arrival of deity Kannaki to Sri Lanka. It is said that an angry Kannaki from Madurai came to Sri Lanka and travelled around 10 chosen places of Sri Lanka. She was angry, but at the end of the journey she became conciliatory and matronly.
Since the focus towards Vanni area of Sri Lanka has increased with the dawn of the peaceful environment. The Vattapalai Kannakki Amman temple is a dedication for Goddess, Kannaki Amman. This is also a place where LTTE s used to release aircrafts from the aviation fields. The shrine is open for religious enthusiasts from every part of the world. It is worshipped by both Buddhists and Hindus since from the beginning.
Significantly the temple was built in memory of the arrival of deity Kannaki to Sri Lanka. It is said that an angry Kannaki from Madurai came to Sri Lanka and travelled around 10 chosen places of Sri Lanka. She was angry, but at the end of the journey she became conciliatory and matronly.