Thambiluvil

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Thambiluvil (Tamil: தம்பிலுவில்) is a nice coastal village in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. It was under Batticaloa district and now under Ampara district. It is a famous place for the old Tamil cultures and Temples. It was severely affected by the Tsunami tidal waves in December 26th of 2004. Because of the Tsunami, many people lost there relations and properties including houses, livestocks and paddy fields. Now the people are returning back to their normal life with the help of the aid from government and NGOs.

Coordinates: 7°08′N 81°51′E / 7.133, 81.85