Naga Pooshani Ambal Kovil
Naga Pooshani Ambal Kovil
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Hash - Tourist Guide Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka13 contributions
Feb 2021
This ancient Hindu temple also resides in the Nainathivu island. Temple is very colorful with lots of art work and murals. Visitors are expected to follow customary dressing rules and be respectful.
Written November 2, 2021
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SemiLOOSE
London71 contributions
now, i'm not a religious person so sometimes these things are lost on me,
I have been to this place twice, the first time it was packed, the second time it was a quiet affair.
My last visit was in 2004, there is a civil war going on in sri-lanka and the northern tip of sri-lanka (the jaffna distric) is controlled by the army and army presence is very noticeable.
to get to Nainatheevu you need to drive to the docks in Pungudu theevu (theevu = island). from there you can get on these dodgy boats to Nainatheevu, this is controlled by the Sri-lankan Navy.
the boat trip is about 20 mins long, but looking at the boat and being scared by it the trip probably feels like 2 hour ride.
when you land on Nainatheevu island it a short walk up to the entrance of the temple, you have to leave you shoes/slippers outside of the temple compound, there are few peanut sellers who will look after your shoes, you have to pay them (5-10 rupees will do, of course pay them when you collect the shoes, and also buy some peanuts)
then you can enter temple and to the side on the left is where you have water to wash your hands and legs, there are temple shops if you wanted do a pooja in the temple (the pooja item will come with - coconut, banana, flowers, incent sticks etc), you can also buy coconut to break infront of the temple as you pray.
to enter the temple, all men have to take their top off, women dont! then inside the temple you pray and move in a clock wise direction.
at festival times of course the temple will be very busy, especially the thaer festival. thaer is a chariot, it stands inside the big square bulding just opposite the temple. The Nainatheevu thaer was the biggest in sri-lanka untill it was burned down by the sri-lankan army (bhuddists).
every day there is a free lunch offered by the temple, it is a mass lunch in a hall to the right of temple where everyone sits on the floor, and you get server on banana leaves. you can also donate money if you wish to do so.
as with every religious point in sri-lanka you will find three religions trying to claim the land. On nainatheevu now you find a bhuddist temple, a gloriously painted one. I havnt visited it but it looks nice.
I have been to this place twice, the first time it was packed, the second time it was a quiet affair.
My last visit was in 2004, there is a civil war going on in sri-lanka and the northern tip of sri-lanka (the jaffna distric) is controlled by the army and army presence is very noticeable.
to get to Nainatheevu you need to drive to the docks in Pungudu theevu (theevu = island). from there you can get on these dodgy boats to Nainatheevu, this is controlled by the Sri-lankan Navy.
the boat trip is about 20 mins long, but looking at the boat and being scared by it the trip probably feels like 2 hour ride.
when you land on Nainatheevu island it a short walk up to the entrance of the temple, you have to leave you shoes/slippers outside of the temple compound, there are few peanut sellers who will look after your shoes, you have to pay them (5-10 rupees will do, of course pay them when you collect the shoes, and also buy some peanuts)
then you can enter temple and to the side on the left is where you have water to wash your hands and legs, there are temple shops if you wanted do a pooja in the temple (the pooja item will come with - coconut, banana, flowers, incent sticks etc), you can also buy coconut to break infront of the temple as you pray.
to enter the temple, all men have to take their top off, women dont! then inside the temple you pray and move in a clock wise direction.
at festival times of course the temple will be very busy, especially the thaer festival. thaer is a chariot, it stands inside the big square bulding just opposite the temple. The Nainatheevu thaer was the biggest in sri-lanka untill it was burned down by the sri-lankan army (bhuddists).
every day there is a free lunch offered by the temple, it is a mass lunch in a hall to the right of temple where everyone sits on the floor, and you get server on banana leaves. you can also donate money if you wish to do so.
as with every religious point in sri-lanka you will find three religions trying to claim the land. On nainatheevu now you find a bhuddist temple, a gloriously painted one. I havnt visited it but it looks nice.
Written August 20, 2007
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bharath d
Pondicherry, India13 contributions
Jul 2012 • Family
Bus ride from jaffna town to Pundudu theevu will be nearly 1 hour and 15 min buses are available most frequently trip cost you RS75 per way
Temple is located in nainatheevu,to get to Nainatheevu you need to drive to the docks in Pungudu theevu. from there you can get on these dodgy boats to Nainatheevu, this is controlled by the Sri-lankan Navy boats and private boats trip cost you RS30 per way
The boat trip is about 15 mins long, boats are not maintained well
when you land on Nainatheevu island it a short walk up to the entrance of the temple, you have to leave you shoes/slippers outside of the temple compound
Then you can enter temple and to the side on the left is where you have water to wash your hands and legs, there are temple shops if you wanted do a pooja in the temple (the pooja item will come with - coconut, banana, flowers, incent sticks etc), you can also buy coconut to break infront of the temple as you pray.
It has been belived that making a milk bath to red and black snacks pendent will clears you naga doosam in horoscope all these can be bought for RS 60 in temple per person
Food option are very less in the island there are some house to stay for the night with less prices .
Worth visiting the island !!!!!!!!
Temple is located in nainatheevu,to get to Nainatheevu you need to drive to the docks in Pungudu theevu. from there you can get on these dodgy boats to Nainatheevu, this is controlled by the Sri-lankan Navy boats and private boats trip cost you RS30 per way
The boat trip is about 15 mins long, boats are not maintained well
when you land on Nainatheevu island it a short walk up to the entrance of the temple, you have to leave you shoes/slippers outside of the temple compound
Then you can enter temple and to the side on the left is where you have water to wash your hands and legs, there are temple shops if you wanted do a pooja in the temple (the pooja item will come with - coconut, banana, flowers, incent sticks etc), you can also buy coconut to break infront of the temple as you pray.
It has been belived that making a milk bath to red and black snacks pendent will clears you naga doosam in horoscope all these can be bought for RS 60 in temple per person
Food option are very less in the island there are some house to stay for the night with less prices .
Worth visiting the island !!!!!!!!
Written July 6, 2012
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Athii92
London, UK41 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
I'll start with the boat, it was quite rickety and at times felt overcrowded but we made it there safely, which is the main thing. However, once you set foot on this island you realise the reason for such a journey; with beautiful white sand beaches and crystal clear water it is paradise. And the temple itself is absolutely stunning.
Written October 10, 2015
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Thanaraj S
Shah Alam, Malaysia554 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Started with a bumpy car drive to the jetty. Distance not far but time taken . The boat is run down with lack of life jackets for some.price only 30 SLR but safety is a concern.took 20 Min and dripped at Buddhist shrine. Walked 200 m to the temple and managed to catch the noon prayers. Need to remove the t shirt and was nice following the prayers followed by
small parade of the idol. Was blessed to witness that. Worth the trip .
small parade of the idol. Was blessed to witness that. Worth the trip .
Written December 14, 2017
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PRAVEEN_KUMAR1603
New Delhi, India23 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
When in Jaffna you should not miss out visiting Nainativu. Now road towards Nainativu is excellent and takes lesser time to reach ferry service point. start early in the morning to avoid hot sun. This island is equally important religious place for Hindus and Buddhists.
Written July 6, 2017
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alexwalters752017
London, UK11 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
Visiting Nainativu was one of the highlights of my entire trip to Sri Lanka. The ferry ride was an extraordinary experience (I was on a scooter) and while there isn't much to do on the island itself this Hindu complex is well worth the half day it takes to get there.
Written May 14, 2017
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Anandan A
United Kingdom21 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
The boat ride itself is fun; Its easy to hire a private boat very cheap if you have a group of more than 5 people well worth the price; The Temple itself it beautiful; The priest and management are very accommodating to all the people who attend.
Written May 6, 2017
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maheshika
Colombo, Sri Lanka151 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
This Hindu temple is located in the Nagadeepa Island. Everyone has to pass this temple to reach the boat to the mainland. There is a beautiful wooden door which is about 20 feet’s high.
Written February 5, 2016
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Wijay
England, UK262 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
This temple is in a small island near Jaffna town. This temple is very famous among Sri Lankans. We visited this temple during a normal day and it was full of people.
The last bit of travel to the island is by boat, please take extra caution if you are travelling with elderly or kids. If the boat is full wait for the next one.
The last bit of travel to the island is by boat, please take extra caution if you are travelling with elderly or kids. If the boat is full wait for the next one.
Written January 12, 2016
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Can someone please let me know how to get to this temple from Mumbai the fastest and safest rout to this temple, have read about ferry ride but where do you travel from to get to the ferry
Written February 16, 2017
Hello,
Naga Pooshani Amman temple is in an island (Nainativu) off Jaffna Sri Lanka.
From Mumbai take a flight to Colombo. Stay the night in Colombo and get a train to Jaffna. Good hotels available in Jaffna. Once you are in Jaffna talk to the hotel to arrange transport to go to Nainativu. You need an early start to avoid q like temples all over India.
If you have money you can arrange a car to pick you from the airport to take you to Jaffna, there are many temples in Jaffna you can go and pray. There is a temple in south east of Sri Lanka, "Kathirgamam" a Lord Murugan temple.
May be you speak to a travel agent in India to arrange temple tour, flight, transport and hotels. you can compare the cost.
Good luck. Please Google on Sri Lanka Hindu temples, you will find all of them.
Written February 16, 2017
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