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The golden gateway and red tower of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, Jaffna

Temple · Jaffna

Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil

The great golden-towered Hindu temple of Jaffna, dedicated to Murugan. Visit for one of the daily pujas, with drums and the ringing of bells.

Best season
February to September. October to December brings the north-east monsoon rains.
Time to allow
1 hr (at least 45 min)
Best time of day
Evening
Entry
Free entry
What to wear
Cover your shoulders and knees, and be ready to take your shoes off.
Good for
Easy going, families

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