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Kurundi Ancient Buddhist Temple
Buddhist temple
👍👍 During the reign of King Akbo the 1st (period 571 -604 CE), the temple complex was renovated. King Akbo, also constructed a tank known as “Kurunda Wapi” as well as a Coconut Garden in the complex. King Vijayabahu the 1st, (period of reign 1055 to 1110 CE), did extend his patronage to the Temple comp...
4.80 (1.3K reviews)
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National Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu
Catholic church
👍👍 Madhu is a mystic jungle shrine dedicated to Mother Mary lying on a remote area in Mannar. The church is one of the few churches which is visited by Buddhists as well as Hindus from all over the country.
The history of Madhu is interesting. The Portuguese invaded Sri Lanka in 1505 and missionaries...
4.70 (2.9K reviews)
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Selvach Sannithi
Hindu temple
👍👍 The Selvachachannithy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Thondamanaru, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It is dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Selvachachannithy. The temple is significant for the local Hindu community and attracts devotees for religious ceremonies and festivals.
4.70 (710 reviews)
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Nagadeepa Temple
Buddhist temple
Picturesque temple known as one of the three places in Sri Lanka where Lord Buddha visited.
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman kovil
Hindu temple
👍👍 Best Time to VisitThe annual 16-day Mahostavam (Thiruvizha) festival celebrated in July attracts thousands of pilgrims who come to perform rituals at the Nagapooshani Amman Temple. Worldwide Hindu festivals, such as Navrati (end of September - October) and Shivrati (end of February - beginning of Ma...
4.60 (906 reviews)
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Dambakolapatuna Sangamiththa Temple
Buddhist temple
👍👍 The Dambakola Patuna Temple, one of the top tourist destinations on the Jaffna Peninsula, is situated at the extreme end of our tiny island paradise. It is a location where you may take in the captivating grandeur of the peninsula, the stunning splendour of the Indian Ocean, and the traces of Sri La...
4.60 (895 reviews)
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Keerimalai Naguleswaram temple
Hindu temple
👍👍 The temple has an interesting mythological history behind it. It's said to be one of the five Pancha Ishwaram's which was built by Ravana who was an ardent devotee of God Shiva. It's also believed that, after Rama killed Ravana to rescue Sita he was advised by few saints to visit all five sacred Shi...
4.60 (793 reviews)
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Thunnalai Sri Vallipura Aalvar Kovil | துன்னாலை ஶ்ரீ வல்லிபுர ஆழ்வார் ஆலயம்.
Hindu temple
👍👍 Vallipura Aazhvar Sannidhi is Lord Vishnu's Sri Chakkaram Temple at Jaffna. Once a Queen Valli Nachiyar prayed to God to bless her with a Child. In her dream God told her to come to seashore.
In the seashore she saw unusually lot of fishes played and jumped and one of the fish fell on her lap and s...
4.70 (314 reviews)
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திருக்கேதீஸ்வரம் சிவாலயம் | Thiruketheeshwaram Shiva Kovil
Hindu temple
👍👍 Located almost in the middle of no where, except by a beautiful little lake, is the kovil dedicated to Lord Shiva! Supposedly dating back to pre Vijaya, this ancient temple is now under renovation, even though, it's still absolutely worth a visit. All the original statues are located in a temporary...
4.70 (262 reviews)
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Kadurugoda Viharaya - Kantharodai
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Located near the city of Jaffna, there are many dome-shaped stone structures that vary in size and are as large as 12 feet in diameter. It is mentioned in some places that about 60 stupas can be seen in this place.
The history of the pagodas and the artifacts found during the excavations add to the...
4.50 (677 reviews)
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Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre - Jaffna
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Sri Naga Viharaya is the main international Buddhist centre which is located in the heart of the city Jaffna, Sri Lanka. People who explore Jaffna should step into this centre as its historical value and since it is the only main Buddhists centre for Jaffna.
When you explore the place make sure tha...
4.50 (641 reviews)
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Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Kovil
Hindu temple
👍👍 Very beautiful kovils in the Kankasanthurai area. Seems very historic and there seems to be some reconstruction that is underway currently.
The artistry and the architecture here is breathtaking, you can simply get lost for hours admiring them. Please go have look if you are ever in the region.
4.80 (148 reviews)
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Kīrimalai Sacred Water Springs,கீரிமலை கேணி
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Hindus adore Keerimalai Springs, a sacred water source that has long been frequented by locals. They think the water has a remarkable healing ability here. Regardless, the spring's water is mineralized and salty despite not coming from the ocean because the basins are above sea level. These are not...
4.40 (867 reviews)
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Sivapoomi - Palace Of Thiruvasagam
Hindu temple
👍👍 Very beautiful shrine. Very clean and tidy and by the looks of it, it appears to be newly constructed.
One local in the temple informed me that there are 501 poems inscribed on granite. These were hung on the walls for display.
There is a water dispenser outside which dispenses cool filtered drink...
4.70 (124 reviews)
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Perumal Kovil
Hindu temple
👍👍 Peaceful temple. 'Thulasi therttham' is special after the 'archana'. It's one of the most popular Lakshmy Narayan temple in Sri Lanka. We can easily visit here as the Jaffna Bus Station is near by the temple. Special place for 'Sani dhosham'. Saturday & Sundays are special here.
4.60 (120 reviews)
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Kandasamy Kovil, கந்தசாமி கோவில்
Hindu temple
👍 Famous temple of Vavuniya district. There is a wedding hall available at this temple. Wedding hall is at first floor where there's no lift or ramp for wheel chair access. Parking available.
4.40 (169 reviews)