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Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
The great temple of the north
About Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil is the great Hindu temple of Jaffna, dedicated to the god Murugan, with a golden gateway tower and long colonnaded halls. Visit for one of the daily pujas, with drums and nadaswaram pipes. The annual festival, usually in July and August, lasts more than three weeks, with chariot processions on the main days. Men must remove their shirts to enter; everyone removes shoes, and photography inside is restricted.
Why it's on our list
- Golden gopuram
- Daily pujas
- Festival usually Jul–Aug
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil before you go.