Sacred Temples of Northern Sri Lanka
Discover the spiritual heart of Tamil culture through ancient temples, rich traditions, and sacred festivals that have shaped Jaffna for centuries.
Tamil Heritage & Temple Culture
Northern Sri Lanka is home to some of the most sacred temples in the Tamil world. These ancient structures are not just places of worship, but living museums that preserve centuries of Tamil culture, art, and spiritual traditions. From the magnificent Nallur Kandaswamy Temple to the serene Nagadeepa Buddhist site, each temple tells a unique story of faith, resilience, and cultural continuity.
Ancient Heritage
Temples dating back over 1000 years
Living Traditions
Vibrant festivals throughout the year
Cultural Hub
Center of Tamil diaspora connection
Famous Temples
Nallur Kandaswamy Temple
Nallur, Jaffna
Deity: Lord Murugan
Built by King Sapumal Kumaraya in the 15th century, this temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan. It's t...
Nagadeepa Purana Vihara
Nagadeepa Island
Deity: Lord Buddha
According to Buddhist tradition, this is where Lord Buddha visited during his second visit to Sri La...
Keerimalai Naguleswaram Temple
Keerimalai
Deity: Lord Shiva
This ancient Shiva temple is one of the five Ishwarams (Shiva temples) in Sri Lanka. The temple is f...
Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple
Maviddapuram
Deity: Lord Murugan
One of the oldest temples in Jaffna peninsula, this temple has ancient stone inscriptions dating bac...
Vallipuram Alvar Temple
Vallipuram
Deity: Lord Vishnu
Archaeological evidence suggests this temple dates back to the 2nd century BCE, making it one of the...
Selva Sannithy Temple
Nallur
Deity: Lord Ganesha
This temple is closely associated with the Nallur temple and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Devotees ...
Temple Tour Packages
Choose from our carefully designed temple tours with all vehicle options
Sacred Temples Day Tour
Duration: 8 hours
Temples: 3
LKR 12,500
Includes:
- Professional guide
- Transport
- Temple entry fees
- Lunch
Vehicle Options:
Buddhist Heritage Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Temples: 1
LKR 8,500
Includes:
- Boat transfer
- Guide
- Temple donations
- Refreshments
Vehicle Options:
Ancient Temples Discovery
Duration: 10 hours
Temples: 3
LKR 15,000
Includes:
- Expert historian guide
- All transport
- Meals
- Entry fees
Vehicle Options:
Complete Temple Circuit
Duration: 2 days
Temples: 1
LKR 25,000
Includes:
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Professional guide
- Transport
Vehicle Options: