A Study of Dhvajarohana (Hoisting Festival) With Based on Agamic Traditions at Mamankam Temple in Batticaloa District

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dc.contributor.author Balakailasanathasarma, M
dc.date.accessioned 2020-10-21T07:43:10Z
dc.date.available 2020-10-21T07:43:10Z
dc.date.issued 2009
dc.identifier.uri http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk/handle/123456789/13505
dc.description.abstract The HinduTamil of Batticaloa areSaivites but the Hindu religious tradition of that region has a local flavour. It is a curious mixture of Saivism and a variety of cults within and outside the fold of orthodox Hinduism. There are only two temples dedicated for the worship of Siva in the entire region of Batticaloa and these are Tantontrisvaram and Mamankeswaram. MAMANKESWARAM– SPECIALSIGNIFICANCE Mamankeswaram is of special significance to the Hindus of Batticaloa. It is the resort of thousands of pious devotees and pilgrims from all parts of the region of Batticaloa during the season of the annual festival, which culminates in the water cutting ceremony. It is famous on account of its sacred tank, the waters of which are believed to possess healing qualities. The mud in the tank has the likeness of sandal paste and pious devotees believe that it has the efficacy of healing incurable diseases en_US
dc.language.iso en_US en_US
dc.publisher Eastern University Sri Lanka en_US
dc.title A Study of Dhvajarohana (Hoisting Festival) With Based on Agamic Traditions at Mamankam Temple in Batticaloa District en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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