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65 Religious Places to Visit Near Jaffna Fort

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Religious Places to Visit Near Jaffna Fort

  1. 1. Kurisumala
  2. 2. Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)
  3. 3. Lourdes Church
  4. 4. Rockfort Temple
  5. 5. Sri Aurobindo Ashram Pondicherry
  6. 6. Five Faced Hanuman Temple
  7. 7. Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
  8. 8. Jain Temple of Jainimedu
  9. 9. Marudamalai Temple
  10. 10. Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple
  11. 11. Thangal Para
  12. 12. Isurumuniya Temple
  13. 13. Kurinji Andavar Temple
  14. 14. Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
  15. 15. Meenakshi Amman Temple
  16. 16. Vayalur Murugan Temple
  17. 17. Bhagavathy Amman Temple
  18. 18. Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
  19. 19. Srirangam Melur Ayyanar Temple
  20. 20. Samanar Hills
  21. 21. Aruvikkara Dam
  22. 22. Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple
  23. 23. Jambukeswarar Temple
  24. 24. Agnitheertham
  25. 25. Janardanaswamy Temple
  26. 26. Gangaramaya Temple
  27. 27. Mangala Devi Temple
  28. 28. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade
  29. 29. Padmanabhaswamy Temple
  30. 30. Kapaleeshwarar Temple
  31. 31. Ashtalakshmi Temple
  32. 32. Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
  33. 33. Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple
  34. 34. Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple
  35. 35. Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
  36. 36. Koodal Azhagar Temple
  37. 37. Ranawana Royal Temple
  38. 38. Gadaladeniya Temple
  39. 39. Nagadeepa Purana Vihara
  40. 40. Gandhamadhana Parvatham
  41. 41. Kande Viharaya Temple
  42. 42. Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple Pondicherry
  43. 43. Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
  44. 44. Sivagiri Mutt
  45. 45. Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
  46. 46. Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue
  47. 47. Velliangiri Hill Temple
  48. 48. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
  49. 49. Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil
  50. 50. Triveni Sangam Kanyakumari
  51. 51. Kovalam Jama Masjid
  52. 52. Alagar Koyil (Alagar Kovil)
  53. 53. Rettai Tirupathi Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
  54. 54. Sri Maha Bodhi
  55. 55. Galapata Vihara (Galapata Temple)
  56. 56. Punnainallur Mariamman Temple
  57. 57. Pazhamudhir Solai
  58. 58. Perur Pateeswarar Temple
  59. 59. Thiruvaiyaru
  60. 60. Thirukadalmallai (Sri Sthalasayana Perumal Temple)
  61. 61. Rameswaram
  62. 62. Samayapuram Mariamman Temple
  63. 63. Ramanathaswamy Temple
  64. 64. Vellayani Devi Temple
  65. 65. Murugan Mala
Kurisumala
Hill Station/Pilgrimage Site
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Kurisumala, situated in Vagamon in the Idukki district of Kerala, India, is a renowned Christian pil..
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Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)
Cultural/Religious Site
2
The Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is a World Heritage Site situ..
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Lourdes Church
Religious Site
3
Lourdes Church, also known as Our Lady of Lourdes Church, is a notable Catholic church situated in t..
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Rockfort Temple
Religious
4
Rockfort Temple, known as Ucchi Pillayar Temple, is a historic fort and temple complex built on an a..
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Sri Aurobindo Ashram Pondicherry
Spiritual Community
5
Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry, India, is a spiritual community established by Sri Aurobindo an..
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Five Faced Hanuman Temple
Hindu Temple
6
The Five Faced Hanuman Temple is a renowned spiritual site situated in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India..
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Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
Buddhist Temple
7
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara is an iconic Buddhist temple located 11 kilometers north-east of Colombo, ..
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Jain Temple of Jainimedu
Cultural | Religious Site
8
The Jain Temple of Jainimedu is a historical Jain shrine situated in the town of Palakkad in Kerala,..
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Marudamalai Temple
Hindu Temple
9
Marudamalai Temple is a popular hill temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, located on a hill in the west..
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Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple
Hindu Temple
10
Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple is an ancient Hindu temple situated on the banks of the Karamana river..
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Thangal Para
Hilltop religious site
11
Thangal Para is a distinguished spiritual site and tourist attraction situated near the town of Vaga..
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Isurumuniya Temple
Temple
12
Isurumuniya Temple is a significant Buddhist temple situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Known for i..
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Kurinji Andavar Temple
Temple
13
Kurinji Andavar Temple is a renowned spiritual site located in the picturesque hill station of Kodai..
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Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
Historic Site, Religious Place
14
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, commonly known as the Red Mosque, is a historic mosque located in the heart of..
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Meenakshi Amman Temple
Hindu Temple
15
Meenakshi Amman Temple, situated in the heart of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is a historic Hindu temple ded..
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Vayalur Murugan Temple
Religious site
16
Vayalur Murugan Temple, also known as Sri Subramanya Swami Temple, is nestled amidst lush greenery a..
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Bhagavathy Amman Temple
Hindu Temple
17
Bhagavathy Amman Temple, located in the coastal town of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, India, is a famou..
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Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
Hindu Temple
18
The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is a renowned spiritual destination located in the heart of Trivandrum..
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Srirangam Melur Ayyanar Temple
Temple
19
Srirangam Melur Ayyanar Temple, located in Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu, South India, is a u..
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Samanar Hills
Historical and Religious Site
20
Samanar Hills are a historic hill rock complex located in Keelakuyilkudi village near Madurai in Tam..
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Aruvikkara Dam
Dam/Sightseeing/Religious Site
21
Aruvikkara Dam is a scenic dam located in the state of Kerala, near the city of Thiruvananthapuram. ..
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Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple
Hindu Temple
22
Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple is a renowned Hindu temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala...
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Jambukeswarar Temple
Religious Site
23
Jambukeswarar Temple, located in Thiruvanaikaval, is one of the five major Shiva Temples of Tamil Na..
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Agnitheertham
Religious Site
24
Agnitheertham is a sacred seaside destination located in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. Rameswaram i..
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Janardanaswamy Temple
Religious Site
25
Janardanaswamy Temple is a 2000-year-old temple situated in Varkala, a coastal town in the southern ..
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Gangaramaya Temple
Religious Site
26
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, renowned for its cult..
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Mangala Devi Temple
Historical & Religious Site
27
Located amidst the lush greenery of Thekkady in Kerala lies the Mangala Devi Temple, an ancient stru..
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Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade
Religious Site
28
St. Anthony's Shrine is a prominent Roman Catholic church situated in Kochchikade, Colombo, Sri Lank..
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Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Religious Site
29
Located in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a blend of intrica..
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Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Religious Site
30
Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a vibrant and illustrious temple situated in Mylapore, Chennai, in the Indi..
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Ashtalakshmi Temple
Religious Site
31
The Ashtalakshmi Temple, located in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India, is a renowned spiritual destinatio..
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Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
Hindu Temple
32
Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is situated on the Pollachi National Highway Road about 12 km from the ci..
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Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple
Hindu Temple
33
The Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the vici..
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Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple
Hindu Temple
34
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, a venerable temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located in the heart of..
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Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
Hindu Temple
35
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, situated in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is one of the most significant Hindu temples..
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Koodal Azhagar Temple
Historical & Religious Site
36
Koodal Azhagar Temple is a historical Hindu temple located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India..
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Ranawana Royal Temple
Religious Site
37
The Ranawana Royal Temple is located in the southern periphery of Kandy, Sri Lanka. Known for its se..
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Gadaladeniya Temple
Historical & Religious Site
38
Gadaladeniya Temple, located in Pilimathalawa, Kandy district of Sri Lanka, is an ancient Buddhist t..
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Nagadeepa Purana Vihara
Buddhist Temple
39
Nagadeepa Purana Vihara is a significant Buddhist temple located on the island of Nainativu in the J..
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Gandhamadhana Parvatham
Hill and Pilgrimage Site
40
Gandhamadhana Parvatham is a hillock situated in Rameswaram, on the island of Pamban, off the Southe..
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Kande Viharaya Temple
Buddhist Temple
41
Kande Viharaya Temple, located in Bentota, Sri Lanka, is a historic Buddhist temple famed for its re..
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Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple Pondicherry
Hindu Temple
42
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple is a historic Hindu temple situated in the Union Territory of Puducher..
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Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
Hindu Temple
43
Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is one of the oldest and most revered Shiva temples in Kerala, India. Located..
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Sivagiri Mutt
Ashram/Cultural Site
44
Sivagiri Mutt is a revered ashram and pilgrimage center located atop the Sivagiri hill in Varkala, K..
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Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
Religious Site
45
The Temple of the Tooth, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a highly venerated site situated in t..
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Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue
Religious Site
46
Perched high above the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, stands the Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue, an i..
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Velliangiri Hill Temple
Religious Site
47
Velliangiri Hill Temple, often referred to as the 'Kailash of the South,' is a revered spot located ..
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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Religious Site
48
The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, located in Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu, is a reverential si..
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Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil
Hindu Temple
49
Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil is a significant Hindu temple located in Colombo, the bustling capital..
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Triveni Sangam Kanyakumari
Religious/Spiritual Site
50
The Triveni Sangam in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India is a confluence of three bodies of sacred water..
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Kovalam Jama Masjid
Religious Site
51
Kovalam Jama Masjid, situated in the picturesque coastal town of Kovalam in Kerala, India, is an imp..
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Alagar Koyil (Alagar Kovil)
Hindu Temple
52
Alagar Koyil, also known as Alagar Kovil, is a stunning temple complex dedicated to Lord Vishnu, sit..
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Rettai Tirupathi Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
Hindu Temple
53
Rettai Tirupathi Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, located in Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu, Indi..
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Sri Maha Bodhi
Religious Site
54
Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, is a sacred Fig tree under which Lord Buddha attained enl..
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Galapata Vihara (Galapata Temple)
Buddhist Temple
55
Galapata Vihara, also known as Galapata Temple, is a significant Buddhist temple located in the coas..
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Punnainallur Mariamman Temple
Hindu Temple
56
Punnainallur Mariamman Temple is a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Mariamman. It is s..
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Pazhamudhir Solai
Hindu Temple
57
Pazhamudhir Solai is a renowned temple dedicated to the Hindu god Kartikeya, located atop the Azhaga..
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Perur Pateeswarar Temple
Hindu Temple
58
Perur Pateeswarar Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Perur, on the..
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Thiruvaiyaru
Cultural and Religious Town
59
Thiravaiyaru is a panchayat town located in the Thanjavur district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu..
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Thirukadalmallai (Sri Sthalasayana Perumal Temple)
Hindu Temple
60
Thirukadalmallai or Sri Sthalasayana Perumal Temple is located in the town of Mahabalipuram (Mamalla..
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Rameswaram
Pilgrimage Centre, Island
61
Rameswaram is a town on Pamban Island, in the southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It's known for R..
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Samayapuram Mariamman Temple
Hindu Temple
62
Samayapuram Mariamman Temple is one of the renowned Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu dedicated to the god..
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Ramanathaswamy Temple
Hindu Temple
63
The Ramanathaswamy Temple is a prominent Hindu shrine located on Pamban Island, also known as Ramesw..
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Vellayani Devi Temple
Hindu Temple
64
The Vellayani Devi Temple, located near Kovalam in Kerala, India, is a renowned religious site dedic..
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Murugan Mala
Hill/Religious site
65
Murugan Mala is a serene hill located near Vagamon in the Idukki district of Kerala, India. It is na..
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