Nallur Festival

The Nallur Festival is a twenty-five days long commemoration, recognized as Sri Lanka’s longest holy festival, in reverence of the God Murugan Temple, Jaffna, Sri Lanka in August or September depending on the Tamil Calendar. The festival is located at Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, which is a significant Hindu temple, located in Nallur, Northern Province, Sri Lanka, following the 'Aadi Amavasai' day.

The Nallur Festival is commemorated to worship Lord Murugan, Goddesses Valli, and Deivanai. The Festival is always magnificent. It is said that many saints have lived and have been blessed by the Lord in this temple. Which is why whoever visits the temple feels peaceful.

The Nallur Festival witnesses people from all over the country gathering at the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil. The deity seated in a bedazzling silver throne is carried in a gigantic chariot by the devotees chanting “Aro Hara” around the town to mark the festival and showcase the devotion for Lord Murugun. Special ceremonies or poojas take place during the Nallur Festival.

Where: Jaffna

When: August or September