Naguleswaram temple, Hindu temple in Keerimalai, Sri Lanka
The temple stands near mineral-rich Keerimalai Springs on the northern coast of Jaffna, featuring traditional Dravidian architectural elements and stone carvings.
Built in the 6th century BCE, the temple endured multiple destructions, including Portuguese attacks in 1621 and military conflict in the 1990s.
Naguleswaram belongs to the Pancha Ishwarams, five ancient Shiva temples that form central pillars of Hindu worship in Sri Lanka.
The temple underwent extensive reconstruction and celebrated its reopening ceremony, known as Mahakumbhabhishekam, on February 6, 2012.
The temple waters merge with the sea, creating a natural phenomenon where fresh spring water meets salt water at the temple grounds.
Location: Jaffna District
GPS coordinates: 9.67444,80.02944
Latest update: May 13, 2025 00:21
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