හින්දු ගෘහ නිර්මාණ ශිල්පය

Most Hindu temples in Sri Lanka are dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is known as kovils in Sri Lanka. A Hindu temple usually consists of a prayer hall and shrine room. Shikhara is the central edifice of the Hindu temple. Shikhara is in dome or pyramid shape. It is elaborately adorned with sculptures. The visitors to the temple take circumbulate the deity clockwise.