Naguleswaram temple, Jaffna

Name: Naguleswaram temple
Address: Jaffna, Sri Lanka

#12 among attractions in Jaffna

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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 Lord Siva, venerated by 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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 9°40'28"N, 80°1'46"E

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Naguleswaram temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cargills Square, Nallur Kandaswamy temple, Archaeological Museum, Jaffna Clock Tower.

1.2 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cargills Square, Jaffna
32 min walk • Cargills Square, a modern and vibrant shopping centre, stands as a testament to the economic resurgence in the historic city of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Opened to the public in 2013, this multi-faceted complex has quickly become a hub of commercial and social activity...
~450 ftW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Nallur Kandaswamy temple, Jaffna
3 min walk • The Nallur Kandaswamy temple, standing majestically in the heart of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is not just a place of worship but a beacon of cultural and religious significance for the Hindu community. This sacred temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan, known as Kandaswamy,...
0.5 miSW
Museum
Archaeological Museum, Jaffna
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Jaffna, the northern cultural epicenter of Sri Lanka, lies the Archaeological Museum, a sanctuary of historical treasures that beckons visitors to delve into the region's rich past. Housed in a building that marries colonial architecture with...
1.3 miSW
Tower
Jaffna Clock Tower, Jaffna
35 min walk • The Jaffna Clock Tower, standing proudly in the heart of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is a historic landmark that has witnessed the ebbs and flows of the city's rich and tumultuous history. Erected in the early 20th century, this tower serves not only as a functional timepiece...
1.6 miSE
Temple
Ariyalai Siddhivinayakar Temple
41 min walk • Ariyalai Sithivinayakar Temple or Sithivinayakar Kovil is an ancient temple located about 100 metres west of A9 Road, around 5 kilometres from Jaffna Town. This was rehabilitated by Advocate Arulampalam circa 1918. This temple was visited by Mahama Gandi, Yogar Swami, Kunrakudi Adakal.
1.5 miSW
Library
Jaffna Public Library, Jaffna
38 min walk • The Jaffna Public Library is a beacon of knowledge and culture in the heart of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Established in 1933, it is not only a repository of books but also a symbol of the city's resilience and intellectual heritage.
1.1 miS
Park
Old Park, Jaffna
28 min walk • Old Park is a 27 acre urban park in the city of Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka. It was originally built in the 19th century as the gardens and grounds of the residency of the British Government Agent for the Northern Province.
1.5 miSW
Park
Subramaniam Park, Jaffna
38 min walk • Subramaniam Children's Park is an urban park in the city of Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka.
0.5 miNE
Palace
Mantri Manai, Jaffna
13 min walk • Mantri Manai or Manthiri Manai is a historic palace situated in Nallur, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It is one of the archaeological protected monuments in Jaffna District and was listed by the Sri Lankan government in 2007.
0.6 miE
Church
St. James' Church, Jaffna
15 min walk • St. James' Church is a Church of Ceylon church located in Nallur in northern Sri Lanka.
0.5 miE
Memorial
Cankilian Thoppu, Jaffna
12 min walk • Cankilian Thoppu facade or Poothathamby arch, simply known as Cankilian Thoppu, is an ancient facade, and one of the remnants of the Jaffna kingdom. The arch is located on the Jaffna-Point Pedro Road, near Nallur, Jaffna.

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Which popular attractions are close to Naguleswaram temple?

Nearby attractions include Nallur Kandaswamy temple, Jaffna (3 min walk), Cankilian Thoppu, Jaffna (12 min walk), Mantri Manai, Jaffna (13 min walk), Archaeological Museum, Jaffna (14 min walk).

How to get to Naguleswaram temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Naguleswaram temple:

Train

Kachcheri (21 min walk)
Jaffna Railway Station (22 min walk)

Bus

Kacheriyady Bus Station (23 min walk)
Thapalkaddi Juction (38 min walk)