Naguleswaram temple — Jaffna
Where is Naguleswaram temple? Naguleswaram temple is a Hindu mandir in Thirunelvely, Jaffna, Northern Province, LK.
Location: Thirunelvely, Jaffna, Northern Province, LK
Address: Jaffna-Point Pedro Road, Thirunelvely
Postal code: 40000
Where is Naguleswaram temple? Naguleswaram temple is a Hindu mandir in Thirunelvely, Jaffna, Northern Province, LK. Includes a photo gallery. Naguleswaram temple is listed on AllMandir with address, map, directions, and links to nearby mandirs.
History & significance
Keerimalai Naguleswaram temple, historically known also as the Thirutambaleswaram Kovil of Keerimalai, is a famous Hindu temple in Keerimalai, located north of Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka in the suburb of Kankesanthurai. One of the oldest shrines of the region, it is the northernmost of the island's Pancha Ishwarams of Siva, venerated by Sri Lankan Tamil Hindus around the world from classical antiquity. Hindus believe its adjacent water tank, the Keerimalai Springs, to have curative properties, which irrigation studies attribute to high mineral content sourced from underground.
Temple questions
Where is Naguleswaram temple?
Naguleswaram temple is a Hindu mandir in Thirunelvely, Jaffna, Northern Province, LK.
What are Naguleswaram temple darshan timings?
Check Naguleswaram temple darshan timings on AllMandir or contact the temple before visiting. Festival days often have different hours.
How do I reach Naguleswaram temple?
Naguleswaram temple is in Thirunelvely, Jaffna, Northern Province, LK (Jaffna-Point Pedro Road, Thirunelvely). Open the AllMandir temple page for the map and directions.
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