Jaffna is situated in the northern tip of Sri
Lanka and has a predominantly Tamil population and considered a cultural
capital of Tamils in Sri Lanka. The locals of Jaffna are indeed wonderful and
friendly people and making a trip to this beautiful part of Sri Lanka should be
a priority on anyone’s travel plan.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN JAFFNA
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| JAFFNA LIBERY |
Jaffna
library is a highlight to gain knowledge as well as to travel. It is said that
the Jaffna library is the finest library of South Asia. The library complex was
built around 1933, as a private collection of books.
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| JAFFNA FORT |
Situated in the south side of the Jaffna Peninsula at the water’s edge of
the lagoon, the ancient fort in Jaffna is the second largest existing fort in
the Island. Originally built by the Portuguese in 1619 and rebuilt and expanded
by the Dutch during the second half of the 17th and the 18th
centuries to facilitate trading activities of Sri Lanka’s northern region
indicate not only of Jaffna’s strategic importance to Europeans but its
significance throughout Sri Lanka’s history.
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| SANGILIYAN THOPPU |
This
arch is found in the land where the earlier Tamil King Sangiliyan’s Palace
stood. Now there is an entrance arch, but this is said to be part of a later
Dutch Building. The sangilean Thoopu is about 2.7 km from Jaffna bus stand.
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| NAINATHEEVU |
There
are boat services available and the boat ride is an enjoyable way to visit the
island. The Island is a bit far from Jaffna and it will take around 2-3 hours
to get there, depending on the availability of the boats.
Original
temple was built by a rich foreign trader who received blessing from Goddess
Ambal Devi when passing by in the sea, was demolished in the sixteen century by
Portuguese. However Ambal statue was hidden by locals and temple was rebuilt in
18 century. The actual Gopuram was added in 1933. Many parents bring their
new-born babies to this temple seeking the blessing of Goddess Meenkashi (wife
of Shiva) to whom this temple is now dedicated.
NAGADIPA PURANA VIHARAYA
This
Temple is one of the three places in Sri Lanka where Lord Buddha has visited. The
beautiful island, Nagadipa is a sandy shore covered with Coconut palm trees and
Palmyrah palm trees.
Buddha's
foot print is another curious feature of Nagadipa Purana Viharaya. Thus this
peaceful and religious place is a must see site on a visit to Jaffna. The whole
journey is overwhelming.
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| KADURAGODA VIHARAYA (KANTARODAI) |
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| CASUARINA BEACH |
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| KEERIMALAI |
Keeramalai
is famous for two things, the Naguleswaram kovil and the mineral water springs.
The Keeramalai water spring is believed to have curing abilities. It is just
next to the sea and truly is a wonder of nature. The kovil is one of the oldest
shrines in Sri Lanka and a sacred destination of Hindu’s.
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DAMBAKOLA PATUNA
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An
ancient port in Sri Lanka, Dambakola Patuna is best known as the place where
Theri Sangamitta landed in Sri Lanka. She brought the first Bo sapling to Sri
Lanka. There is a temple and a statue of the theri built here. The beach is
just next to the temple if you want to relax for a while.
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