The Visit to this Kanniya Hot Water
Springs at Kanniya in Sri Lanka was a part of Sri Lanka’s ( Ezha Nadu ) Paadal
Petra sthalangal Visit scheduled between 28th November to 2nd December 2013. Utilizing
this opportunity, we have Visited some, Shiva, Murugan, and Amman Temples and Epic
Ramayan-associated sites of Sri Lanka.
The name “Kanniya” came from Kal –
Stone and Niya – Land. There are 7 hot water springs and
the mouth was built in square shape and 3 to 4 feet deep. The temperature
varies from one well to another between 34 to 56 deg Celsius. The wells run
out after 10 to 15 buckets of water are taken out and water fills after some time. Sri
Lankan Rupees 50 is charged for the Tourists from other countries, Rs 25 for
the SAARC nationals, and Rs 10 for the Sri Lankan nationals. Bathing is allowed,
but soap or any detergent is not allowed. The Hot springs are administrated by
Trincomalee T & G Pradeshiya Sabha.
LEGENDS
As per the legend, Ravana and his
mother used to go to Koneswaran at Trincomalee. When his mother was unable to
move, Ravana tried to lift Koneswaram's temple with his sword to his palace. Lord
Shiva made him drop the sword. On hearing this his mother passed away.
Angered Ravana struck the earth in several places with his sword. Water springs
sprang from the hit spots. With the hot water springs, he had done last rites
to his mother. As per the information
board, Hindus living in that area do the last rites to the departed souls.
It is
believed that hot water heals some skin diseases, arthritis, and rheumatic.
A partially excavated structure is adjacent
to these 7 hot water springs. It is claimed that the excavated structure may
belongs to a Buddhist temple, was built by two Kings who ruled that place. We
could not get further details.
Also, there is a Shiva Lingam installed
in a building, constructed in 2014 by the military under a Hot water springs
renovation scheme. The artifacts recovered from the excavated site were damaged
during the civil war.
TIMINGS
The Hot water springs are kept open
between 08.00 hrs to 18.00 Hrs, on all days.
HOW TO REACH
Hot water wells are 3.6 km from
Kanniya, 6.4 km from Trincomalee, 12 km from Sri Koneswaram Temple, 92 km from
Vavuniya, 104 km from Anuradhapura and 165 km from Thiruketheeswaram.
LOCATION OF THE HOT WATER SPRINGS : CLICK HERE
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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