Bhadra Kali Amman Temple, Trincomalee,
Srilanka
Bhadra Kali Amman Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Goddess Kali Amman located in Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri
Lanka. The Kali temple is part of the
ancient Trincomalee Koneswaram Temple Complex. But it became as a separate
temple by its own. The temple is located
close to the Trincomalee Hindu College. The Temple was constructed in classical Dravidian architecture. This Temple has attracted pilgrims from before the 11th
century CE. King Rajendra
Chola I expanded the shrine
significantly during his reign, an inscription he left detailing his
contributions is displayed on the premises. The temple is mentioned in the book Birds
of Prey (1997) by Wilbur
Smith, set in the 1660s.
There were once many other shrines around the main
temple of Koneswaram. They were a part of the temple, and devotees worshipped
them on their way to the temple or after completing their devotions at the main
shrine. However most of these have been destroyed during the invasions and wars
that have plagued the East of Sri Lanka. This Temple (devoted to the Hindu goddess
Kali) is all that remains of the once majestic and widespread shrines that
littered the landscape of Thirukonamalai.
The temple lays a couple of Kilometers or so down the
road to Koneswaram. It’s quite huge and maintains most of its original structure
with sprawling halls and beautifully sculpted and painted sides. The temple is
quite well known; and though it now acts as an entity separate from the main
temple, the thread of connection comes into play during the annual festival of
Koneswaram. At this time the procession bearing the idols from Koneswaram,
visits the Bhadrakali temple as per the tradition. The temple is best visited
after viewing the main temple, Koneswaram.
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