Verugal

Verugal is a small hamlet situated within the eastern of . It is known for its Hindu temple dedicated to deity Murugan that was destroyed in the 16th century by the Portuguese and rebuilt later.
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  • Type: Locality
  • Description: place in Sri Lanka
  • Also known as: Verukal” and “Virgel Malai

Verugal

Latitude
8.25° or 8° 15′ north
Longitude
81.36667° or 81° 22′ east
Elevation
14 metres (46 feet)
Open location code
6MW37928+2M
Geo­Names ID
1224830
Wiki­data ID
Q7922982
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In Other Languages

From Irish to Tamil—“Verugal” goes by many names.
  • Irish: Verugal
  • Japanese: ヴェルガム
  • Tamil: வெருகல்

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