Nallur Kovil
Nallur Kovil
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The Travel Couple - Chathu & Ishanka
Kalutara, Sri Lanka1,629 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
One of the major Hindu temples in Sri Lanka. People from all religions visit here without a division. Temple is very big that you have plenty to see inside. Men are required to remove their top clothing to enter the temple. No any restrictions for women. No photos inside. Dress accordingly as this is a religious place.
Written January 24, 2020
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Lynn R
London, UK24 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
As non Hindu one must observe the rituals and rules when entering I.e. remove your shoes at the gate entrance. Wash your feet. Before entering the temple. There was a lot of prayer and enlightenments to the gods. No photography allowed inside.a spectacular temple and a must visit
Written March 6, 2024
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Arun N
Toronto, Ontario, Canada1 contribution
Jan 2013 • Friends
This is supposed to be a very old temple but there is nothing ancient to be seen. Every construction is modern, with cement and bright gaudy colours that do no justice to the history of the temple. Men have to remove their shirts in order to enter which detracts from the spirituality of the area and is not a pleasant experience when it gets busy during the pooja times. The temple priests seem to be quite standoffish. There needs to be more information for the tourist or non-Hindu visiting. Beware the beggars and at the entrance who will not take no for an answer. Good for a quick visit but can be easily skipped in favour of nicer attractions in the Jaffna peninsula. .
Written May 24, 2013
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Jeremy184
London1 contribution
Jan 2013 • Couples
This temple pales in comparison to the great Hindu temples of South India. It is a poor imitation, bereft of the grandeur, majesty and spirituality of its cousins in India. The local Tamil people are also quite unfriendly (a consequence of the long war perhaps?), without the usual smiles common in the rest of Sri Lanka. The temple seems like a tourist trap. Unfortunately, cannot recommend visiting until the experience changes.
Written June 4, 2013
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Dravids
London, UK196 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
A large beautiful temple with monumental brightly-painted ornate towers. But I am not sure why they are building another tower. The money could be spent on other charitable social programmes.
Written March 2, 2015
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maheshika
Colombo, Sri Lanka151 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
This is the most beautiful Hindu Temple in Jaffna.Not allowed to take photographs. Men are required to take off their shirts before entering the temple.
Written February 5, 2016
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JennySil
Colombo, Sri Lanka40 contributions
Aug 2013 • Solo
Honestly, there is no point in going out of one's way to visit this temple. It may have some sentimental value to Tamil Hindus, but for non-Hindus it has nothing much to offer; you will see the same thing if you went to a Hindu temple in Colombo or anywhere else in the country. The only thing here is that males have to remove their shirts to enter, which is a silly rule to impose given that it is not followed elsewhere. The red and white stripes everywhere on the walls reminded me of candy cane. If you want a more psychedelic temple visit the one on Nainativu island which is painted in every colour imaginable.
Written September 23, 2013
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SemiLOOSE
London71 contributions
This is a beautyful place, I have visited this temple many times.
during festival times or during non festival times it is great for the soul.
At festival time is when you can really see the temple working, the cogs and gears grinding in motion, its amazing.
the men pulling the thaer/chariot, the faithfull following behind, the dancing, the singing, the noise, the colour, the smell, amazing!
during festival times or during non festival times it is great for the soul.
At festival time is when you can really see the temple working, the cogs and gears grinding in motion, its amazing.
the men pulling the thaer/chariot, the faithfull following behind, the dancing, the singing, the noise, the colour, the smell, amazing!
Written August 20, 2007
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Hasita
Auckland, New Zealand22 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
Very serene. All males are required to enter the temple without any upper garment. And no photos inside
Written December 24, 2016
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Prem K
Blackpool, UK534 contributions
Aug 2014 • Solo
If you visited Hindu temples in South India like Madurai Meenatchi Amman, Srirangam, Thanjavur Kovil, this temple not impressive. But in SriLanka this temple one of the beautiful and most respected by the Hindus. Still they maintain the old culture here - to enter the Kovil all males want to remove their shirts etc-. Pooja time bit of crowded. Kovil is so called ancient, but can't see any signs! Other big menace is the beggars. Really a temple like this can make some jobs for them and keep them occupied. If the management of the temple start with some plans, every devotees will be donate. Evening time sit on the sand in front of the temple and eating some roasted peanuts is relaxing experience!
Written December 29, 2014
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Tourist620491
Colombo, Sri Lanka
My question is about luxury bus travel from Colombo to Jaffna and the condition of the toilets the bus stops for passengers, as the buses do not have toilets. Sri Lanka Toilets other than in star class hotels are very poorly sanitized.
Written March 12, 2023
Im planning to visit Colombo in February 2019, is there ac train from Colombo to jaffana and return from jaffana to Colombo what is the fare and timing
Written December 17, 2018
There is definitely a train from Colombo to Jaffna, in fact the train track has been reinstated and modernised following the civil war. Most trains have an ac first class and non ac second and third class. I am sure there may be a daily service to Jaffna and remember the hotel telling us the return from Jaffna left very early in the morning, something like 6am.
I'm sorry I don't know anything about the price but it isn't very expensive given the fare we paid for the tea country train.
Written December 19, 2018
Ladies, covering knee and shoulders.
Gents, covering knees and when entering inside, you have to remove shirt or t-shirt 👕
Written July 13, 2017
Is there any hostel or hotels in nallur arae.
Written November 4, 2016
yes lot of hotels at varies prices around the Nallur area
Written November 23, 2016
What time do they have the evening prayer service and what days, at the Nallur Kovil?
Written July 1, 2016
Everyday between 4.15 pm to 6.45
4.15 pm a small pooja
4.30 pm special pooja
Another pooja 5pm and 6.45pm
Written July 2, 2016
How can I reach Jaffna? car or train, how many days are required for Jaffna please.
Written April 27, 2016
The best way to take in the landscape and travel in comfort would be to take the fully air-conditioned train. It's only 1,500/- one way. Leave Colombo in the morning from Mount Lavinia at 5.10am or Fort Railway at 5.50am. Gets you in around lunchtime. Tickets can be got at counter No. 17 at Fort Railway station or booked online.
All other trains take longer.
Private Buses leave Wellawatte around 8pm for overnight travel, but personally I think they are uncomfortable with loud music and very high a/c and get in around 4am. Tickets can be got from Rolex Hotel in Wellawatte and other select eateries and cost about 500/-
Helitours is a Air Force run flight service costing 14,000/- one way and is the quickest way to travel taking only about 2hrs at most. Tickets can be got at the Heli Tours office in Colombo 01
Written May 2, 2016
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