It holds remarkable role on religious and cultural history, the place goes up to King Ravana era and there was a temple which later destroyed. According to epic King Rawana was started for worship for him. There are many archaeological facts with this temple, according to them there was Buddhist Temple built more than two thousands of years because according to many written documents many kings were mentioned that they built the temple on “Gokanna” were called to Trincomalee in past. Not even that there was Buddhist Pagoda with 1000 pillars which destroyed by Portuguese and late on in late this temple were destroyed by Portuguese with its historical value. Due to that many historical facts were destroyed. After that Built Hindu Kovil on top of the mountain. The view is panoramic with stunning and spending time on this makes tremendous and enormous feeling for the visitors. Today thousands of people are visiting to worship this Kovil who devoted to Lord Shiva. It is something that never missed because it is truly magnificent and remarkable views.