Kailasa Pillayar Temple
| Kailasa Pillayar Temple |
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The temple is situated close to the junction where Navalar road and Temple road meet. According to Yarlpana Vaipavamalai, the temple was built and maintained by the King Singai Ariyan who ruled Jaffna Kindgdom earlier. In addition, this temple was destroyed by Portuguese and was reconstructed by Navalar and Hindu Saivites with great effort in 1980. It is significant and indispensable temple lin the Jaffna history
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St.James Church
| St.James Church |
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| This is one of the prominent churches that was established during the colonial period and it has a long history. The Christian church sitated in the area called Slangillian Thoppu was built by the Portuguese as a Catholic Church and later transformed into a Protestant Church by the Dutch and British. The church was administered by Rev.Joseph Knight in 1818 and was renamed as Jacob Church in 1823. The significant aspect of thei Church is that the ruins of moolasthanam (Main Shrine Place) of previous Nallur temple is still found behind the Church. |
Santhirasegara Pillayar Temple
| Santhirasegara Pillayar Temple |
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The temple was established in 17th centuary situate in beautiful surrounding in Kalviyankadu. The temple is surrounded by the trees called "Porasu" and "Palasu"which are used for ""YAAGAM"and the tree called "VILVA MARAM" known as the key tree of this temple. The annual festival of this temple lasts for 10 days. |
Sri Veyyilugantha Pillayar Temple
| Sri Veyyilugantha Pillayar Temple |
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| It was built during the Jaffna Kingdom by Singai Ariyan as the "defence Temple"According to history it was built 500 years ago and located atChemmany Road, Nayanmarkaddu. |
Nayanmarkaddu Arasakesari Pillayar Temple
| Nayanmarkaddu Arasakesari Pillayar Temple |
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| It is believed that this temple was named as Ärasakesary Pillayar"as Poet Arasakesari is supposed to have in a mansion adjoining the Nayanmarkaddu tank. It is from there he wrote the Raguvamsam in Tamil. This temple has since got the name as Arasakesary Pillayar Temple. This prominent temple is located at Nayanmarkaddu road in Nallur. It is said that this temple was destroyed during the colonial period and reconstructed between 1800-1825. |
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Sattanathar Sivan Kovil
| Sattanathar Sivan Kovil |
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| This temple was prominent during the period of Jaffna kingdom and the discovery of certain evidences among old ruins of the temple indicates that the temple has long and old history. This temple was reconstructed by S.Thambayapillai in 1852 and presently this temple is located a few yards north of Manthirimanai along Point Pedro road |
Kondavil Inuvil Kaaraikkal Sivan Temple
| Kondavil Inuvil Kaaraikkal Sivan Temple |
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| This temple is situated at a village called as Kaaraikkal in the Kondavil-Inuvil area. It had Mariamman as the god during the period of Periya Sannasiyar a centuary ago. Lated, it was made into a temple of Shivan. It is said that this Shivan temple was built by Ampalavanar. The annual festival of the temple takes place for 12 days and the generation of Ampalavanar ar the trustees of this temple. |
Parameswaran Temple, University of Jaffna
| Parameswaran Temple, University of Jaffna |
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| This temple sitated in the University of Jaffna. In fact the foundation stone for the temple was laid in 1926 and Khumbabishekam was held in 1928. The greatest and prminent Hindu Saivatee Sir Pon Ramanathan has all graces in constructing this temple. Prof.S.K.Sitrampalam is the present president of the temple |
Veeramakali Amman Temple
| Veeramakali Amman Temple |
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| Yarlpana Vaipavamalai says that this temple was built by King Singai Ariyan as the "Guardian Angel"at the west of Nallur Kingdom. It is obvious that this temple possessed a prominent status among the Kings of Jffna as the deity "Veeramahakali Amman"was worshipped as the Hindu Golddess of war. This is one of the big temple which were destroyed in Nallur during the Portuguese rule. Now ther is a newly built temple at its place and it is on the western side of Nallur Kandasamy temple along Point-Pedro road. |
Nallur Kanthaswamy Temple
| Nallur Kanthaswamy Temple |
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| Nallur temple is one of the most significant Hindu temple in Jaffna district. It stands in the town of Nallur and this temple has a long story on its origin. According to the Yarlpana Vaipavamalai, in the 13th century the temple was developed at the site by Chenpagapperumal who was a Minister to the Jaffna King who ruled Jaffna earlier. Though this temple was reconstructed many times during the colonial period it has a grace in the history. At present this temple is maintained by the generation of Ragunatha Maapana Mudhaliyar who established this temple after the destruction by the colonist |
Kokkuvil Manchavanapathy Murugan Temple
| Kokkuvil Manchavanapathy Murugan Temple |
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| This temple is situated along the KKS road at Kokuvil west. There was a temple in the name of Ampalavanar Vinayakar at a village called "Manchamarudhikaadu" Later. this temple was changed into the name of lord Murugan in 1917. It was built in concrete according to the Hindu religious Customs. Since It was built in concrete, The poojas have been conducted by Brahmin priest. The first Khumbabishekam was taken place in 1890. The annual festival is conducted for 18 days in the fifth month of Tamil year. |
Manthri Manai
| Manthri Manai |
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| Manthri Manai stands majestically in Nallur and reveals us about the past history of Nallur. It is situated about 900m, north to Nallur temple and about 90m, north to Chankilliantoppu and on the left of the Point Pedro road. This is the site where the Royal administrative activities of Kings of Nallur took place earlier. To confirm the fact that there are evidences of ruins within this building attached belonging to the Kingdom of Jaffna and the architecture and the wooden structures with beautiful monuments and its designs and decorations reflect a particular art of tradition prevailed at the period. |
- Government Gazette No & Date 1486 2007-02-23
- G.N division:- J/107, Nallur Rajathani
- Distance from Nallur Kanthaswamy Kovil :- 0.9 km
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Sangillian Thorana Vasal (Court Entrance)
| Sangillian Thorana Vasal (Court Entrance) |
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| This is the only evidence still in site that has to be considered as the remaining of the Jaffna Kingdom, Nallur. It is located at a few yards towards the North from Muthirai Santhi junction. The entrance of structure has some special architectural features regarding its period of origin. Some say it is the main entrance of the Palace of King of Sangillian. But some of others say it is a monument of slavery life of Jaffna people. However it is seen as monument of the foreign dominant in Jaffna.The statue was established and unveiled on 23rd November in 1974 by Mr. Thuraiyappa who was the Mayor of Municipal Council. Lated, the statue was reconstructed in 2011 and now it stands with renascence. |
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- Government Gazette No & Date 1486 2007-02-23
- G.N division:- J/109, Sangilian Thoppu
- Distance from Nallur KantThis is the only evidence still in site that has to be considered as the remaining of the Jaffna Kingdom, Nallur. It is located at a few yards towards the North from Muthirai Santhi junction. The entrance of structure has some special architectural features regarding its period of origin. Some say it is the main entrance of the Palace of King of Sangillian. But some of others say it is a monument of slavery life of Jaffna people. However it is seen as monument of the foreign dominant in Jaffna.haswamy Kovil 0.7 km
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Sangillian Thoppu
| Sangillian Thoppu |
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| This is an important evidence of the remaining of Nallur Rajadhani located in the East side of Point Pedro road in Nallur. The ruins of this belong to Portuguese parish school and Christian school of Dutch period. The buildings exist in here were built in small by woods and sand. According to the research done by Dr. P. Raguphathy some vessels made of sand belonging to the period of 10th and 13thcentuary were indentified. later in 1984 the above ruins were reconstructed and are being protected by Archeological Department at present. |
- Government Gazette No & Date 1739 2011-12-30
- G.N division:- J/109, Sangilian Thoppu
- Distance from Nallur Kanthaswamy Kovil 2.1 km
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Yamuna Aeri
| Yamuna Aeri |
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| Yamuna Aeri is considered as one of the significant remaining of Nallur Kingdom and it is situated to East of stone entrance of Changillian Toppu and some distance for the present Christian Church. It is said the former Kings built underground tunnel at this pond for their defense. It is said one of such tunnels was connected to “Manthiri Manai”. There is no wonder that the former Kings of Jaffna built tunnels for their defense as they did not have any natural defense in their region. The discovery of the bricks, decorated pillars made of lime stone and Potteries around this area are suggesting that there might have been a building complex in and around of this area in the past. |
- Government Gazette No & Date 9886 1948-07-16
- G.N division:- J/109, Sangilian Thoppu
- Distance from Nallur Kanthaswamy Kovil -1.9 km
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Kadayit Swamy Samadhi
| Kadayit Swamy Samadhi |
In the history of Jaffna Saints, Kadayit Swamy is to be considered as a prominent saint. Although it is difficult to find his history properly, it is believed that he was a judge in Bangalore, India and resigned his designation as his conscience could not accept a judgement made by him on a person who was alleged in a murder case. Later he got involved in spirituality due to frustration in the life. As he stayed at Grand Bazaar on his arrival to Jaffna so he was known as Kadayit Swamy. At last, he moved to south west of Pillayar temple located at Neeraviyadi, Vannarpannai and remained there, until he rested in peace in that place itself, a few years later |
Chellappa Swamy Memorial
| Chellappa Swamy Memorial |
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| Another prominent saint next to Kadayit Swamy is known as Chellappa Swamy in Jaffna saints'history. He was born in 860 at Vaddukkoddai in Jaffna. He was called as Therady Swamy by his followers. As his physical appearances and behavious seemed as unusual he was called as Visar Chellappa (mad Chellappa) by the people. Chellappa Swamy was blessed by Kadayit Swamy who was very prominent and the first saint in Jaffna history. His tomb is visible close to Nallur temple and it is maintained by his generation at present |
Sivathondan Nilayam
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Sivathondan Nilayam is te place from where Yogar Swamy who was a prominent saint of Jaffna wished to extend his spiritually by staying there. It is located at No.434, KKS Road, Jaffna. The above centre was established by Retired Architectural Overseer Mr.Thillaiyampalam, in associatio with Yogar Swamy and declared open on 29th of November in 1953 |
Hilner Hall
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| Hilner hall was built in memory of John Hilner (who was born in 1824) and in respect of his service in Sri Lanka. The foundation stone of the hall was laid by Mr.T.W.Garratt (who was an acting Chairman of "Saba Sangam") on 9th of September in 1909. The explanation of his service offered in Sri Lanka has been written on a stone slab (monument). Which is located at St.peters Church in Jaffna. Meanwhile, St.Peters Hilner Nursery School established in 1987 in lmemory of John Hilner is a significant aspect. |
Saiva Paripalana Sabai
| Saiva Paripalana Sabai |
It has been doing yeoman service to preserve and propagate the age-old traditins, values and heritage of saivaism, which is one of the olderst religions in the world. The seat of the Saiva Paripalana Sabai is located at the College road Neeraviyady in Jaffna. It was established by Arumuganavalar lineaged Vidvasironmany Ponnambalapillai and K.Kailasapillai in 1888. The first Hindu Tamil news paper Hindu Sadanam and in English Hindu organ were published by the institution since 1989. The revival of Saiva Tamil values and traditions in the Northern Sri Lanka was initiated and lead by Arumuga Navalar. He was instrumental in establishing several temples, which conform to the Agamic traditions and a chain of Saiva Tamil Mixed School in Northern Sri Lanka. The board was established for conducting lectures, seminars, rituals and ceremonies and to publish books and magazines and various other publication in Tamil, English and Sanskrit. |
Saiva Vidya Viruthi Sangam
| Saiva Vidya Viruthi Sangam |
The Hindu Board of Education was founded in 1923 to propagate the Hindu religion with culture and education. It is an approved charity and located at kalasalai Road, Thirunelvely.
It is managed by a board consisting of 25 Directors. Among them there are six Porject Directors. Each of one for Home, Education, Health, Religion, Farm and Vocational training. The Hindu Board of Education runs a Children Home which perhaps the largest in the Northern Island. It provides shelter, food, clothing, health care, education, recreation and vocational training for about 250 children from Northern Sri Lanka. It is obvious that this children home is the largest in Sri Lanka which is administrated by the above organization. The present Director is Mr. S. Pathmanathan who carries his service well.
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University of Jaffna
| University of Jaffna |
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| University of Jaffna was establishedi in 1974 as the sixth University of Sri Lanka by absorbing the Prameswara College into the centre. It became and independent, autonomous university in 1979. It is located on Sir Pon.Ramanathan Road in Thirunelvely, Jaffna. The Chancellor and Vice Chancellor are Professors S.Pathmanathan and Vasanthy Arasaratnam respectively. It is significant that about 5500 students are studying. There are 06 faculties and 02 institutes of Learning Cenre such as Ramanathan Institute for Fine Arts.. etc |
Technical College,Jaffna
| Technical College, Jaffna |
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This college is located along Brown Road and it was inaugurated by Newzealand Councillor Mr.J.Hunter on 19th November in 1959. This college provides wide range of opportunities for school leavers for those who failed to obtain University admission and for those who wish to obtain self employment. In addition, this college has been upgraded as College of Technology in 2009 and has many courses are available for students. |
Jaffna Hindu College
| Jaffna Hindu College |
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| Jaffna Hindu College is one of the national school in Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1887 by a group of Hindu people who wanted and English Language alternative to the Christian missionary schools. In those days this school was called as Native Town High School. The significant aspect of this school is Swamy Vivekananda visited the school in the year of that it was established. The first proincipal was Mr. Pothaman Appapillai from 1890 to 1892. When the school encountered some financial problems it was handed over to Saiva Paripalana Sabai and renamed as Jaffna Hindu College. This school is situated in Vannarpannai. |
District Secretariat, Jaffna
| District Secretariat, Jaffna |
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Jaffna District is one of the 25 districts in Sri Lanka and located in the Northern Province. This government institution is in Nallur Division. The District Secretariat Jaffna administrates 15 Divisioinal Secretariats come under its control. The present Government Agent rends effective service to public. |
Divisional Secretariat, Nallur
| Divisional Secretariat, Nallur |
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| Nallur Divisional Secretariat is situated in the Sothern part of Jaffna peninsula near the Jaffna town. Northern part of the division is bounded by Valikamam South, Valikamam east bounds the eastern part of the division and western part of the division is bounded with Valikamam southwest. Ariyalai, Kantharmadam, Kokuvil, Kondavil, Nallur, Thirunelvely and Vannarponnai are the villages in the division. The secretariat administrates 40 Grama Niladhari Divisions and the total area of the division is 38 sq.km. |
Jaffna Municipal Council
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| Since the local government in Jaffna was initiated in 1930. Schools, Churches, Cinema Theatres, Bus Stands, Shopping Complex, Hospitals, Courts and Food Stores were built around the comples of Jaffna Fort which was built by the Dutch. At the beginning of 1940, it was modified with the assistance of the Jaffna Urban Council administration. As a result, it became as the centre of Municipal council in 1949. The present building of the Municipal Council is shifted to Nallur and the present Commissioner of the Council is Mr. Pranavanathan. |
Jaffna ARCH
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| This arch warmly welcomes those who enter into Jaffna and it is located in Nallur Division. The arch was established in 1970 by Mr.Nagarajah who was a Mayor of Jaffna Municipal Council. During the A9 road extension, this was demolished by the Road Development Authority and was provided compensation. Later, this arch was re established at 7.3m in height and 11 m in width in 2012 by Nallur Pradheshiya Sabha with the compensation granted by RDA. |
Bandarakulam
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| This is a pond situated behind Maruthavalavu Pillayar Temple in Nallur area. The name of the pond denotes a King's name and it was a custom lthat in the ancient period some kings and Princes had added a word "Bandaram"as prefix with their names. |
Nallai Aatheenam
| Nallai Aatheenam |
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Mani Aiyer (a priest) who had an intention of establishing an Aatheenam in Sri Lanka similar to the Aatheenams (Hall) existing in south India, worked hard for the improvement of Hindu Religion in Northern Sri Lanka, Because of his involvement on Hindu Religion, he became a saint and established and Aatheenam at Peripheral road of Kandaswamy Kovil in 1966. Primary classed, religious activities and music classes are being conducted at Nallai Aatheenam at present |
