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Most important Hindu temples in Sri Lanka ” Nallur Kovil ” – By Malsha – eLanka Nallur Kovil, also known as Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, is a Hindu temple located in the town of Nallur, in the Jaffna district of Sri Lanka. It is dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Kandaswamy, and is considered one of the most important Hindu temples in the country. The temple was originally built in the 10th century but was destroyed and rebuilt several times due to wars and invasions. The current structure was built in the 18th century by the Dutch and underwent major renovations in the 20th century. The temple is known for its annual 25-day festival, called the Nallur Festival, which takes place in August and September. It attracts thousands of devotees from all over the country and features a variety of cultural and religious events, including processions, music, and dance performances. ...

Mar 2, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Hindu temple in sri lanka, Lord Murugan, Nallur festival, Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, Nallur Kovil, Sri Lanka

Nallur Kovil makes vaccination card mandatory for devotees-By Dinasena Ratugamage Source:Island Devotees desirous of taking part in poojas at Jaffna Nallur Kovil would have to present their vaccination cards from 15 August, its administrators announced on Thursday night. The Kovil administrators said that only a maximum of 100 devotees could take part in religious activities at a time. Those decisions were taken at the request of health officials. There would be three pooja sessions a day until August 25, they said. ...

Aug 16, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Nallur Kovil

Jaffna at a glimpse – July 2019 Kayts-Jaffna causeway The Colour Of Jaffna. Elegance in vibrant saris, flowers in their hair adds to the elegance. Below: Colourful saris galore! Point Pedro: Above: As simple as a church can get.- sea sand for a floor -open air devotions and a simple church bell. Faithin abundance, not wealth. Below: A modern fiberglass fishing boat stands beside a lashed 3 log raft – ‘Kattu-Maram’ . Above: St James in the forefront and St Marys in the background. Christian churches add to the ‘weave’ of history in Jaffna. Above: Kandarodai Kadurugoda Viharas. Mystique prevails. The stone bases are thought to be about 2300 yrs old and the coral stone, ‘minature’ stupas came later. One theory suggests this is a Tamil, Buddhist site. The investigation goes on. Below: Statue of King Sankili -II (1519-1561). According to a local; the building below was King Sankili’s ...

Aug 11, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Haystack, Nallur Kovil, Onion cultivation, Palmyrah fruit Comments 0