Fun facts about Trincomalee
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Trincomalee is an anglicized form of the old Tamil word 'Thiru-kona-malai', meaning 'Lord of the Sacred Hill'.
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Trincomalee, also known historically as Gokanna and Gokarna, is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.
From the “Names and etymology” section
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The city has been a seaport since 400 BCE, attracting seafarers and traders from various regions.
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Trincomalee, also known historically as Gokanna and Gokarna, is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.
From the “History” section
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Photo: Kondephy · CC BY-SA 4.0
Trincomalee is referred to as 'Dakshina Kailasam' or 'Then Kailasam', meaning 'Kailas of the South'.
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Trincomalee, also known historically as Gokanna and Gokarna, is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.
From the “Names and etymology” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Kondephy · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Koneswaram temple was significantly expanded by Rajendra Chola I, increasing pilgrimage to the city.
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Trincomalee, also known historically as Gokanna and Gokarna, is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Kondephy · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Tamil settlement at Trincomalee is one of the oldest on the island, with inscriptions dating back to 900-1000 CE.
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Trincomalee, also known historically as Gokanna and Gokarna, is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Kondephy · CC BY-SA 4.0