Thalawila

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Thalawila is a village located in the Puttalam District of Sri Lanka. It is situated on the northwestern coast of the country, approximately 15 kilometers south of the city of Puttalam. Thalawila is known for its famous Catholic shrine, the St. Anne's Shrine.

The St. Anne's Shrine in Thalawila is dedicated to St. Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. It is a popular pilgrimage site for Catholics in Sri Lanka, and thousands of devotees visit the shrine each year, especially during the annual feast of St. Anne, which takes place in the month of July.

During the feast, the village of Thalawila comes alive with religious ceremonies, processions, and festivities. Pilgrims from all over the country, as well as foreign visitors, gather at the shrine to seek blessings and offer prayers. The atmosphere during the feast is vibrant and festive, with various cultural performances, food stalls, and temporary shops selling religious items.

Apart from its religious significance, Thalawila also has beautiful beaches that attract tourists. The sandy shores and calm waters make it a popular destination for beach lovers and those seeking relaxation.

Overall, Thalawila is a place of religious importance in Sri Lanka, with the St. Anne's Shrine being its main attraction. It offers a unique blend of spirituality, cultural traditions, and natural beauty, making it a memorable destination for visitors.

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About Puttalam District

Puttalam is a town in Puttalam District,Sri Lanka. Situated at the apex of the Coconut triangle, Puttalam is the second largest Coconut producer of the country. And Tabbowa, a fertile land for agriculture records highest paddy production per acre.Puttalam is the main salt producer of the country. Holland fort at Kalpitiya,St. Anne's Churchin Thalawila, Munneshwaram Kovil in Chilaw and Mohideen Jumma Mosque (known as Grand Mosque) in Puttalam underline the historical importance of this region.

About North Western Province

North Western Province is a province of Sri Lanka. The districts of Kurunegala and Puttalam formulate North Western or Wayamba. Its capital is Kurunegala, which has a population of 28,571. The province is known mainly for its numerous coconut plantations. Other main towns in this province are Chilaw (24,712) and Puttalam (45,661), which are both small fishing towns. The majority of the population of Wayamba province is of Sinhalese ethnicity. There is also a substantial Sri Lankan Moor minority around Puttalam and Sri Lankan Tamils in Udappu and Munneswaram. Fishing, prawn farming and rubber tree plantations are other prominent industries of the region. The province has an area of 7,888 km² and a population of 2,184,136 (2005 calculation).

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