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Nallur Kandaswami Temple

The historic Kandaswamy Temple is one of the most significant Hindu

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The historic Kandaswamy Temple is one of the most significant Hindu religious complexes in Sri Lanka. Temple lies about 3km away from the Jaffna town on the KKS (Kankasanthurai) Road. The annual Nallur Kovil festival attracts thousands of devotees and visitors. The temple is filled with intricate artwork and statues of gods and deities of the Hindu culture. The daily pooja or ‘offerings’ of the Temple are from 6am to 5pm.

The history of the temple dates back to the time of King Parakramabahu VI (1411-1463) of Kotte Kingdom. Nallur served as the capital of the kings of Jaffna and was a highly defensive fort and city. There were courtly buildings, the palaces, businesses and much more.

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