Ketheeswaram temple (
Tirukketisvaram) is an ancient
Hindu temple in
Mannar,
Northern Province Sri Lanka. Overlooking the ancient period Tamil port towns of
Manthai and
Kudiramalai, the temple has lay in ruins, been restored, renovated and enlarged by various royals and devotees throughout its history. Tirukketisvaram is one of five
Ishvarams dedicated to the Hindu deity
Shiva and is venerated by
Shaivas throughout the continent. Throughout its history, the temple has been administered and frequented by
Sri Lankan Hindu Tamils. Its famous tank, the Palavi tank, is of ancient antiquity and was restored from the ruins. Tirukketisvaram is one of the 275
Paadal Petra Sthalams of Shiva glorified in the poems of the
Tevaram.