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Lanka's Shiva temples tied to Rama's sin

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Rama's penance for killing a Brahmin Ravana is mapped across the island.

Sri Lankan tradition: Rama prayed at Munneshwaram (Chilaw) after brahmahatya, installed a lingam at Manavari, and also installed one at Thiru Koneswaram, Trincomalee, where Ravana had done penance. Ketheeswaram in Mannar is also visited by Rama after victory.

Who: Rama, Ravana, Shiva

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Rameswaram: two lingams, one from Kailash same-story-other-version

Places: Munneshwaram, Manavari, Trincomalee, Ketheeswaram, Mannar

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