Maha Kali Amman Temple, Mutwal
Hindu temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Maha Kali Amman Temple is a Hindu temple situated in Mutwal, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is dedicated to Mahakali, the Hindu goddess of destruction and doomsday. The temple is believed to have been in existence since the Dutch Period (17-18 centuries A.D.).[1] The main festival of the temple is held in January every year.[1]
| Maha Kali Amman Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Colombo |
| Province | Western |
| Deity | Mahakali |
| Location | |
| Location | Mutwal |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 06°58′02.8″N 79°52′00.6″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Completed | 17-18th century |