Sri Muthumariamman Thevasthanam

Just north of the bus stand for Kandy (at the north end of town) is this large South Indian–style Hindu temple. A couple of garages to the side house five enormous, colorful ceremonial chariots pulled along by crowds during the dramatic Theru festival in February/March.

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