Arasarpathi Kannagi Amman PotkovilOmanthai, Vavuniya
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Glimpses of the 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.

The Temple Façade

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

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
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
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
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
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 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 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
Inside the Sanctum

Glimpses of the ornate interior mandapam.

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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