Pathirakali Amman Temple
பத்திரகாளி அம்மன் கோயில்
A Tamil Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Kali, with a brightly painted gateway and ornate statues, located in the city center.
Pathirakali Amman Temple is one of Trincomalee's liveliest Hindu temples and has deep ties to the Koneswaram Temple. The tall gopuram gateway is covered with painted sculptures of deities, and the sanctuary's ceilings and pillars are richly decorated. Drum-accompanied puja rituals are held daily, and processions take place during festivals. It lies about 1 km west of Fort Frederick in the city center. Admission is free. Remove your shoes before entering the shrine, and men may be asked to remove their shirts.
Opening hours
About 06:00–12:00, 16:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Trincomalee Fish Market
- Fort Frederick
- Koneswaram Temple
- Uppuveli Beach
- Hood's Tower Museum
- Trincomalee War Cemetery
- Marble Beach
- Kanniya Hot Wells