Nainathivu (Nagadeepa)
What?
This is a small island off Jaffna, home to the Nagapooshani Amman Temple and Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya, significant for both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims.
Where?
It is an island located in the Jaffna district and approximately 400 km from Colombo.
When?
The best time to visit is from November to April, avoiding rough seas.
Nainathivu (Nagadeepa) is an island attracting both Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims. It is on the Jaffna peninsula and can be reached by boat. It takes around 2–3 hours to get there. It is believed that Buddha has set foot there. There are two main worship places on this island– the Naga Pooshani Amman Kovil and the Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya.
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