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Koneswaram temple (Tamil: திருக் கோணேச்சரம் கோயில்) (also historically known as the Thirukonamamalai Konesar Kovil, the Temple of the Thousand Pillars and Thiru-Konamamalai Maccakeswaram Kovil) is an important Hindu temple in Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka venerated by Saivites throughout the continent. The primary deity is the Hindu god Lord Shiva in the form Konesar. At its zenith, Koneswaram was of considerable size and heralded as one of the richest and most visited temple complexes in Asia. Built atop Swami Rock, a rocky promontory overlooking the Trincomalee harbor, the temple has lay in ruins, been restored, renovated and enlarged by various royals and devotees throughout its history. Koneswaram is a Paadal Petra Sthalam, heralded as a grand seat of Shiva worship in the 6th-7th century CE Tamil hymn canon Tevaram by the Nayanar saints. Its bronze idols from the 10th century CE reflect the high points of Chola art. Koneswaram is the easternmost shrine of the 5 ancient Iswarams of Shiva on the island, and one of the 275 Shiva Sthalams. The temple has been administered and frequented by Tamil Hindus and is located in Trincomalee, a classical period port town.