Nagadeepa Purana Vihara Tourism

Type of destination: Buddhist Temple

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours

Nagadeepa Purana Vihara is a significant Buddhist temple located on the island of Nainativu in the Jaffna district of Sri Lanka. It's one of the country's sixteen holiest Buddhist shrines (Solosmasthana). According to Buddhism, the Gautama Buddha visited the site after five years of attaining Enlightenment to settle a dispute between two Naga kings, Chulodara and Mahodara, over a gem-studded throne. The temple boasts a rich history entwined with the mythical and religious traditions of Sri Lanka. Its serene environment, together with the nearby Nagapooshani Amman Temple, offers a spiritual experience to pilgrims and visitors. The architecture includes a vibrant, golden stupa and an assembly hall or

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