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Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil is the most prominent Hindu temple in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, located 2 km from the city center. The temple is devoted to the Hindu god Murugan and hosts an annual festival that attracts thousands of devotees from Sri Lanka and abroad. According to historical records, the initial temple was constructed in 948 CE and has been rebuilt and renovated over the centuries, with the present structure dating to 1734 under Dutch rule. There is a dress code to enter the temple grounds, which include a courtyard and large indoor tank.

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Important

Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil is the most prominent Hindu temple in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, located 2 km from the city center. The temple is devoted to the Hindu god Murugan and hosts an annual festival that attracts thousands of devotees from Sri Lanka and abroad. According to historical records, the initial temple was constructed in 948 CE and has been rebuilt and renovated over the centuries, with the present structure dating to 1734 under Dutch rule. There is a dress code to enter the temple grounds, which include a courtyard and large indoor tank.

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Nallur

Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil is located nearly 2 km away from the Jaffna city center, by the Jaffna
Point Pedro road. This temple is considered as the most prominent Hindu religious attraction in
the Jaffna peninsula. The annual Nallur Kovil festival attracts thousands of devotee not only Sri
Lanka, but also from rest of the world.
Nallur Kovil is devoted to Hindu
god Load Murugan. The areas of
Nallur was the capital of early
Jaffna regional kingdom. Still you
can see the some remaining royal
monuments such as Sankili Thoppu
and other monuments very close to
this temple.
According to the historical facts,
the initial Nallur Kovil was constructed in year 948 and some development work done in 13th
century during King Kalinga Magha time. Later this was renovated by prince Sapumal ( son of
King Parakramabahu vi) after conquering the Jaffna. Later Portuguese captured this area and
completely demolished the Kovil in year 1621. The present kovil was started during the Dutch
time in 1734
here is a special dress code to enter to this Kovil. Men must enter without any shirt and ladies
needs wear decently. There are two main entrances to this Kovil has a court yard and a large
indoor tank.

Galle Face.
Some of the most delicious Sri Lankan
street food is available in the evenings
along Colombos coastline known
as Galle Face. Make sure to sample the
rice and fish curry as well as the piping
hot roti paratha flatbreads.
Every evening Galle Face comes alive
with Colombo residents enjoying outdoor
activities like flying kites, taking a walk, playing in the water or just soaking up the cool Indian
Ocean breeze. Gorgeous sunsets over the ocean are an everyday occurrence in Colombo.

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