Sri Muthumariamman - Kolavil 03 Akkaraipattu - Kumbhabhishe
Channel: Sri Muthumariamman - Kolavil 03 Akkaraippattu.
Date: 24/03/2019

Kolavil 03 - Muthumariamman Temple (Tamil: முத்து மாரியம்மன் கோவில்) or Arulmigu Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil is a temple in Kolavil 03 a village near Akkaraippattu, Sri Lanka.
Villagers are believed to be celebrating Mariamman Thiruvizha more than 120 years.

History :
The land was originally part of a river field called "Thillai Aaru" and was gifted by some owners in 1949. The current temple was built in 1967, funded by the "Thiru: Kanthan Parikāri". This temple is used by all Hindus. The temple was originally a small statue under a tree prayed to by the Hindu people but has been developed by the people in Kolavil 03 Akkaraipattu.

One of the most visually dominant features of this temple is it's 12.4 m (40.9 ft) high Gopuram ('Raja Koburum'), a large decorated tower located above the main northern gateway ('Vadakku Vaayil') to the temple. The Raja Koburum was completed in 2003 at the cost of approximately Rs 2.5M.

Special events:
The main religious festivals including the chariot festival at the temple are celebrated during June or July.