Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya, Buddhist temple on Nainativu island, Jaffna District, Sri Lanka
The temple consists of multiple structures surrounded by water, featuring traditional Sri Lankan architectural elements and sacred Buddhist relics on display.
During the third century BCE, King Devanampiya Tissa ordered the reconstruction of the temple, establishing it as one of Sri Lanka's sixteen principal Buddhist sites.
The temple serves as a gathering point for thousands of Buddhist pilgrims who participate in religious ceremonies throughout the year on Nainativu island.
Visitors need to take a ferry from Kurikadduwan Jetty to reach Nainativu island, with boats departing every thirty minutes during daylight hours.
The temple marks the location where Buddha mediated between two Naga kings fighting over a jeweled throne, resulting in their peaceful resolution.
Location: Jaffna District
Website: http://nagadeepaviharaya.lk
GPS coordinates: 9.61275,79.77397
Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:47
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