About Naguleswaram Temple
The Naguleswaram Temple located close the Keerimalai Hot Spring, is also called as Keerimalai Naguleswaram Kovil. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is one of the five consecrated temples in Sri Lanka. The history of this temple dates back to even beyond the times of Ram and Ravana. This shrine is blessed with the three attributes of deity, temple premises and source of water which provides it a unique status according to Hindu religion.
This temple conveys a strong spiritual energy. It is worshiped by both the Hindus and the Buddhists alike which is a symbol of their mutual harmony. The architecture and interior of this temple is quite good but not as magnificent as some other temples found in Sri Lanka. This temple is currently undergoing renovation.
The historic and religious significance of this temple is indisputable and thus makes it an important place for the pilgrims.
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Places to Visit near Naguleswaram Temple
Keerimalai Hot Springs, Northern Province
0 km from Naguleswaram Temple - See map
The Keerimalai Hot Spring is a natural spring lying on the northern coats of Jaffna, next to the weat sea of Palaly. A bathing tank is built...
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Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple, Northern Province
8.3 km from Naguleswaram Temple - See map
The Damakola Patuna is a very significant Buddhist religious destination, which is also called as Jambukola Patuna. It is an ancient port in the...
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Kandarodai, Northern Province
10.7 km from Naguleswaram Temple - See map
Kantharodai Viharaya is a place where you can spot the famous dagobas (stupas) in a town which is famous for its Hindu architecture. Located near...
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Nilavarai Bottomless Well, Northern Province
15.2 km from Naguleswaram Temple - See map
As suggested by its name, Nilavarai Bottomless Well is famous for being bottomless, though it is not literally bottomless. It is just called so...
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Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Northern Province
19.1 km from Naguleswaram Temple - See map
The Nallur Kandaswamy temple, standing in the town of Nallur, Jaffna is a very important Hindu temple located in Sri Lanka. This temple is...
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Jaffna Fort, Northern Province
19.7 km from Naguleswaram Temple - See map
Jaffna Fort, the second biggest Dutch fort built in Sri Lanka, is an archaeological monument, situated on the South side of the Jaffna peninsula....
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Casuarina Beach, Jaffna, Northern Province
21.5 km from Naguleswaram Temple - See map
Considered as one of the best beaches in Jaffna, the Casuarina Beach happens to be named so because of the abundance of Casuarina trees found at...
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Neduntheevu (Delft Island), Northern Province
*30.4 km from Naguleswaram Temple - See map
The Neduntheevu, sometimes known as Neduntivu is the largest island falling in the Palk Strait in the northern parts of Sri Lanka. This is known...
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Kilaaly Beach, Northern Province
47.8 km from Naguleswaram Temple - See map
White sands, salty ocean breeze and calm sea waves make Kilaaly Beach or Kilali Beach is a lovely place for visitors to relax. The lesser known...
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Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya, Northern Province
52.1 km from Naguleswaram Temple - See map
The Nagadipa Purana Vihara, houses the famous Rajayathana Stupa which is being worshiped since the 1st Century AD. This place is among one of the...
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Elephant Pass, Jaffna, Northern Province
62.9 km from Naguleswaram Temple - See map
The Elephant Pass holds great significance for the country since it is located on the isthmus which connects the island to Sri Lanka’s main...
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Murikandy Pillayar Temple, Northern Province
87.3 km from Naguleswaram Temple - See map
The Murikandy Pillayar temple conveys its importance from its name. Confused? In Tamil, Muri means break, Kandy is the Kandy city in Sri Lanka and...
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