Nallur Temple, Jaffna is one of the favorite tourist attractions in Jaffna. Nallur Temple, Jaffna features among the beautiful temples in Jaffna. Get to know more about Nallur Temple, Jaffna through Sri Lanka Travel Guide.
Jaffna Info
Jaffna is situated in Sri Lanka's Northern Province. It is situated towards the north of Sri Lanka. It is the home city of the Tamils in Sri Lanka. The city is nestled in the Jaffna Peninsula. It had been under the rule of the Portuguese and the Dutch. It is landscaped by shallow lagoons and spectacular islands situated off the coast of Jaffna.
Jaffna Tourist Attractions
Jaffna offers ample places for sightseeing in Jaffna. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Jaffna are:
- Nallur Temple, Jaffna
- Selva Sannithi Temple
- Nagapoosani Temple (Nainatheevu)
- Jaffna Library
Nallur Temple, Jaffna: Location
Nallur Temple in Jaffna is one of the popular Hindu temples in Jaffna. The Nallur Temple, Jaffna is located in Kurukkal Valavu in Nallur town in Jaffna.
Nallur Temple, Jaffna: History
In 948 A.D. Bhuvanekabhahu, the chief minister to Chola Kulangai Arya, built the Nallur Temple in Kurukkal Valavu in the town of Nallur for the first time to worship Lord Kumaran. However, in 1450, the General of Parakramabahu, Senbaha Perumal conquered Jaffna and demolished the temple. To make amends for his action he rebuilt the temple in 1457 in Muthirai Chanthai. When Jaffna was invaded by the Portuguese the temple underwent demolition. Later it was built for the third time in Muthirai Chanthai. When Jaffna was under the rule of the Dutch, the Nallur Temple, Jaffna was built in the original site that is in Kurukkal Valavu by Krishna Subbiah and Ragunatha Mapana Muthaliyar.
Nallur Temple,Jaffna: Inside the temple
The temple houses a 5 storied Kopuram, a small gopuram and 6 bell towers. The entrance hall of the temple has 2 huge intricately designed teak doors decorated with silver bells. Besides it houses a beautifully ornated arched ceiling. 6 pujas are held in the temple every day. Many festivals are celebrated in the temple like sadaa utsava, sadaa kaala and sadaa agni homa .
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