Sammangodu Sri Kathirvelayutha Swamy Kovil

Dedicated to the Hindu god Lord Murugan, the 19th century Sammangodu Sri Kathirvelayutha Swamy Kovil in Pettah was constructed as a place for faithful Hindu traders to practice their faith. The kovil still sports its original ‘gopuram’ (ornate entrance) with depictions of Hindu deities. Even today a number of chariot (vel) festivals are hosted by the temple, symbolizing the diversity of the city of Colombo.