A visit to Jaffna is not complete without visiting the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil in the heart of the city. The presiding deity here is Lord Muruga. There have been four temples over the centuries. The original one, built in the 13th century was in a different location and close to the royal palace. Sadly, this was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1624.
The temple that stands now dates from 1749 when the Dutch were controlling Jaffna.
It is worth visiting at pooja time when worshippers pray in front of the different statues. This is accompanied by drumming and nadaswaram playing.
On a different note, Jaffna is famous for its ice cream parlours and this is a popular social activity in the city. Enjoy soaking up the atmosphere with a sweet treat.
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