Arasarpathi Kannagi Amman PotkovilOmanthai, Vavuniya
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Glimpses ofthe Potkovil

From sweeping aerial views to intimate close-ups of the deity — photographs of the temple, the festival and the everyday life of the community.

Latest · Theer Thiruvizha 2026

Photographs from the 2026 annual festival — the flag hoisting, the daily pujas, the chariot procession and the community that made it all happen.

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The Temple Façade

The gopuram, bell towers and front of the Potkovil — viewed from the ground.

Golden gopuram and bell tower of Arasarpathi Kannagi Amman Potkovil under a clear blue sky
Golden gopuram and bell tower of Arasarpathi Kannagi Amman Potkovil under a clear blue sky
Tall gopuram tower of Sri Kannagi Amman with bell tower
Tall gopuram tower of Sri Kannagi Amman with bell tower
Sculpted golden gopuram against a vivid blue sky
Sculpted golden gopuram against a vivid blue sky
Gopuram and bell tower viewed from the side
Gopuram and bell tower viewed from the side
Panoramic front view of the temple with the main shrine and surrounding grounds
Panoramic front view of the temple with the main shrine and surrounding grounds
Front view of Arasarpathi Kannagi Amman Potkovil with twin bell towers and central gopuram
Front view of Arasarpathi Kannagi Amman Potkovil with twin bell towers and central gopuram
Gopuram seen from below — looking upward to its sculpted spire
Gopuram seen from below — looking upward to its sculpted spire
Close-up detail of the gopuram sculptures and deities
Close-up detail of the gopuram sculptures and deities
Wide front view of the temple complex showing the full gopuram and outer walls
Wide front view of the temple complex showing the full gopuram and outer walls
Top of the gopuram backlit by the sky
Top of the gopuram backlit by the sky
From Above

Drone views of the temple compound across times of day.

Aerial view of the illuminated temple at sunset with violet and orange skies
Aerial view of the illuminated temple at sunset with violet and orange skies
Daytime aerial view of the temple surrounded by trees
Daytime aerial view of the temple surrounded by trees
Aerial view of the temple under cloudy skies
Aerial view of the temple under cloudy skies
Close drone view of the temple and surrounding grounds
Close drone view of the temple and surrounding grounds
Wide aerial view showing the temple amidst Vavuniya's green countryside
Wide aerial view showing the temple amidst Vavuniya's green countryside
Aerial view of the temple from behind
Aerial view of the temple from behind
Distant aerial of the temple complex
Distant aerial of the temple complex
Panoramic side view of the temple with bell tower and central shrine
Panoramic side view of the temple with bell tower and central shrine
Sri Kannagi Amman

The presiding deity and festival idols, draped for daily and special pujas.

Sri Kannagi Amman deity richly decorated with marigold garlands and silk
Sri Kannagi Amman deity richly decorated with marigold garlands and silk
Sri Kannagi Amman deity adorned with marigold garlands
Sri Kannagi Amman deity adorned with marigold garlands
Sri Kannagi Amman in pink silk with floral garlands
Sri Kannagi Amman in pink silk with floral garlands
Festival deity on a golden floral throne adorned with rice sheaves
Festival deity on a golden floral throne adorned with rice sheaves
Festival idol seated on a golden floral throne carried by devotees
Festival idol seated on a golden floral throne carried by devotees
Festival idol surrounded by fruit decorations during a special puja
Festival idol surrounded by fruit decorations during a special puja
Smaller deity figure with trident and garlands on a golden seat
Smaller deity figure with trident and garlands on a golden seat
The Grounds & Garden

Beyond the sanctum — the orchard, vegetable garden and surrounding land that feed the kitchen and the community.

Video · Drone footage

The temple's vegetable garden — tended by volunteers, feeding the temple kitchen.

Side view of the temple compound with surrounding trees
Side view of the temple compound with surrounding trees
Wide aerial view showing the temple amidst Vavuniya's green countryside
Wide aerial view showing the temple amidst Vavuniya's green countryside
Distant aerial of the temple complex
Distant aerial of the temple complex
Daytime aerial view of the temple surrounded by trees
Daytime aerial view of the temple surrounded by trees
Inside the Sanctum

Glimpses of the ornate interior mandapam and the new public hall rising on the temple grounds.

Video · Drone footage

The new 120-foot multipurpose mandapam — currently under construction.

Interior of the temple mandapam with ornate golden pillars
Interior of the temple mandapam with ornate golden pillars
Side view of the temple compound with surrounding trees
Side view of the temple compound with surrounding trees

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