Remains of gopuram pagoda of Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Hindu Temple Jaffna Peninsula Sri Lanka

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Maviddapuram, Sri Lanka - February 19, 2017: The remains of the ornate sculpted gopuram pagoda at the historic Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple in the Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka. It is believed a Hindu temple of sorts has existed at the site for almost 5,000 years. The present structure which contains a 108 foot tall tower and dated from the 17th century was destroyed during the Sri Lankan civil war with some restoration work having taken place recently.

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Location: Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Photo credit: © Imran Ahmed / Alamy / Afripics
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