4 Murugan temples
Kandaswamy (Lord Murugan) with Valli and Deivanai
Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna is the most important Murugan temple in Sri Lanka and one of the most significant Hindu temples outside India. With over a millennium of history, it is the spiritual heart of Sri Lankan Tamils and survived centuries of colonial destruction and civil war.
Maviddapuram Kandaswamy (Murugan) with Valli and Deivanai
Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple is one of the oldest Murugan temples in the Jaffna peninsula, with a history dating back over 1,000 years. The site was originally an ancient Kannaki (Pattini) temple before being converted to a Murugan shrine. Located on the Palaly road, it survived Portuguese destruction in the 17th century and was later restored during the Dutch colonial period in the 19th century. It remains an important pilgrimage site for Sri Lankan Hindus.
Selva Sannithi Murugan with Valli and Deivanai
Selva Sannithi is a popular Murugan temple in the heart of Jaffna town. It serves as a daily spiritual anchor for thousands of Jaffna residents and is particularly famous for its vibrant Thaipusam celebrations that fill the streets of Jaffna with color and devotion. Considered one of the oldest Murugan temples in the region, its history is intertwined with the broader Selangor Tamil community's migration and settlement patterns in Southeast Asia.
Kataragama Deviyo (Murugan / Skanda)
Kataragama is one of the most unique multi-faith pilgrimage sites in the world, revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, and indigenous Vedda people. The Maha Devale dedicated to Murugan is the central shrine. It represents the unity of diverse religious traditions in Sri Lanka.