Beaches
Casuarina Beach
Jaffna District
A long, shallow beach on Karainagar island, lined with casuarina trees and popular with families.
The best-known Hindu temple in Jaffna, dedicated to Lord Murugan, with a golden gopuram and a famous festival every year.
- Best time to visit
- During the annual festival or for an evening pooja
- Opening hours
- Open for pooja times through the day
- Entry fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hour
Highlights
- See the golden entrance tower
- Visit during the annual festival (about 25 days, July–August)
- Watch the daily poojas
The best-known Hindu temple in Jaffna, dedicated to Lord Murugan, with a golden gopuram and a famous festival every year.
How to get there
About 3 km from Jaffna town. Easy by tuk-tuk, bicycle or local bus.
Tips for visitors
Men remove shirts before entering; everyone removes shoes. Dress modestly.
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Historical & heritage sites
Jaffna Fort
Jaffna, Jaffna District
A star-shaped fort first built by the Portuguese and rebuilt by the Dutch, beside the Jaffna lagoon.
