There's no words to explain the goddess" Nagapooshani Amman' power(Shakthi) 🔱😌❤️. Also there was a good board 🚤 services too.You will be served lunch at the temple every day( அன்னதானம்🤲) . * Opening Hours – Daily 6.30am–12.30pm, 4.30pm-7.30pm (Pooja timings: 7am, noon and 5pm) * Entrance fees of Nagapooshani Amman Temple – No entrance fees *Nagapooshani Amman Temple Dress code – Ensure to cover knees & shoulders for ladies , Gents will be required to take off their shirt and under shirt. Gents cannot wear anything from waist upwards.

Best Time to VisitThe annual 16-day Mahostavam (Thiruvizha) festival celebrated in July attracts thousands of pilgrims who come to perform rituals at the Nagapooshani Amman Temple. Worldwide Hindu festivals, such as Navrati (end of September - October) and Shivrati (end of February - beginning of March), also attract many devotees and visitors from within the country and from across the sea. 15 priests perform rituals in the temple on a daily basis and for specific festive occasions. There are 6 pooja (rituals) held every day: sacred bath, decoration, food offering, and waving of lamps, all accompanied by musical instruments, around the giant mandala (circular pattern) in the center of the temple.

The Nagapooshani Amman Kovil is situated on the islet of Nainativu and is a boat ride away from the Jaffna peninsula. Dedicated to Nagapooshani Amman, an avatar of Durga, it is said that this temple has great divine power. The Kovil has four magnificent gopurams, the Raja raja Gopuram, rising to a height of 108 feet, East Gopuram, South East Gopuram and South Gopuram. Many devotees visit the Kovil, especially during the Mahostavam thiruvilla, which is celebrated during June and July. It is said that the statue of Goddess Nagapoosani with lingam and the ten headed Ravana at the bottom is special to the kovil and is not to be found elsewhere. The Nagadeepa Buddhist temple is just a short distance away.

Amazing Hindu Kovil with great history. The place is nearby Nainativu Jetty and Nagadeepa Buddhist temple. Another attraction must visit on your journey to Jaffna.

A beautiful worshipping place in nagadeepa island which is located near by nagadeepa viharaya.

It is hindhu Amman temple situated in a separate island nainativu in Jaffna district.if you want to go to this temple you want to use board . There is many board here . Board journey also only 10- 15 minutes and board amount also 400 for a person . Temple is very big and beautiful.most of the devotee come all around srilanka. most of the Hindu people , Buddhist people, tourist and school students also come here .place is very wider and peace.near to the temple a annadhana offering place there tasty food issue by temple management for people.

Very peaceful place to visit. The temple for lord amman (one of the hindu lord). Historical beautiful, colorful and iconic temple situated at jaffna. It takes 40rs for a person to cross 20 minutes boat travel. The boats are available for every 30 minutes. Every day sacred offering of food will be provide by temple community after the pooja.

Exclusive and historical Temple well known throughout the world , great boat ride approximately 1000 visitors daily. Very huge kovil which is ancient and has a history. Nainativu is only 4km width and 10km length great environment with ocean surrounding and jungles. You’ll come across goats and cows minding their own business! If you are in Srilanka I highly recommend this tourist attraction!

Colourful Temple! – But no phohography please!! Seventeen of us touring Jaffna as a group, visited Naga Pooshani Ambal Kovil on 8th July 2019. Goddess “Naga Pooshani” or “Paththini” is the patron goddess of this kovil. This temple is quite close to the Nagadeepa Buddhist temple. Almost all devotees who visit the Buddhist temple also visit this kovil as Buddhism and Hinuduism are closely linked in the minds of most Buddhists. The temple is large and colourfully decorated. Both Hindu and Buddhist devotees arrive here and pay their respects seeking divine intervention and assistance. Blessings of the goddess “Naga Pooshani” are sought by couples as well as pregnant ladies seeking her assistance and blessings to have healthy babies. Parents bring their new-born babies here to be blessed. Inside the temple, are tiny cots hung by such devotees to symbolize their faith. The main Gopuram tower soars to a height of over 30 metres with sculpted and painted figures filling all four sides. This tower can be seen from far out in the sea. Being a place of worship, visitors are required to dress modestly and behave with decorum. No footwear permitted within the premises. There are designated places to leave your footwear. Photography too is not permitted within though I was permitted to take a few photos after appealing to an authority. The return journey from the temple was in a crowded boat that carried about 60 people back to the mainland KKD jetty.

A beautiful temple, well preserved, very large, clean, with many animals, goats, cows, dogs, crows. It has beautiful natural views around it, sea and jungle. I recommend visiting it

The Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman Temple is a revered Hindu temple situated on the island of Nainativu in Sri Lanka, nestled amidst the Palk Strait. With a rich history and ancient roots, it is dedicated to Parvati, also known as Nagapooshani or Bhuvaneswari, and her consort Shiva, referred to as Nayinaar in this sacred site. The temple's prominence can be attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, a 9th-century Hindu philosopher, who recognized it as one of the renowned 64 Shakti Peethams in the Shakti Peetha Stotram, as well as its mention in the Brahmanda Purana. The temple complex features four gopurams, which are towering gateway towers. These gopurams range in height from 20 to 25 feet, with the eastern Raja Raja Gopuram standing as the tallest, soaring at an impressive 108 feet. The temple holds great significance for the Tamil people and has been mentioned in ancient Tamil literature, such as Manimekalai and Kundalakesi. The current structure of the temple dates back to the period between 1720 and 1790 when it was reconstructed after the Portuguese had destroyed the original ancient structure in 1620. The temple garners a considerable number of visitors, with approximately 1,000 individuals visiting daily and around 5,000 attendees during festivals. One of the most celebrated events is the annual 16-day Mahostavam (Thiruvizha) festival, which takes place during the Tamil month of Aani (June/July). This grand festival attracts over 100,000 pilgrims who come to partake in the festivities. As part of its recent renovation, the temple boasts an estimated 10,000 sculptures, adding to its artistic and historical splendor. The Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman Temple stands as a testament to the enduring spiritual and cultural heritage of the region, attracting devotees and visitors alike to its sacred grounds.

It is an ancient historical Hindu temple with 3000 years history.

It is tradional hindu kovil every saturday has prayers.by huge crowd of tamil peoples.its most culturel valuable place. Visit to the place should be go with boat ride. Male person should be nake upper body befor enter the kovik

A very interesting site on a remote island of the north coast of Sri Lanka. Sitting just an hours drive and short boat ride from Jaffna, you come across the enormous Hindu Temple right in front of the boat docking spot. Truly unique experience and a fantastic site to visit. But yet again, as many other sites across Jaffna, the amount of rubbish in and around the temple is quite disappointing.

ℹ️ A really amazing experience to come and visit this sacred and holy island! I came with a friend and we both really enjoyed, go to the Kurikadduwan port. It is a stunning drive where you can witness the raw beauty of Jaffna. The first boat leaves at 8am and they run every 20 minutes. I believe the price is 200rs (one way). (23/08/23) 🐍 Is it known as Nagadeepa in Sinhala and Nainativu in Tamil. The name can represent 'naga/snake people' as an indigenous tribe used to inhibit the island, they lived in the North of Sri Lanka and the South of India, it is said they were mythical humans who could take the form and shape of snakes. 🔥 This temple is known as a Shakti Pitha. Lord Shivas wife (Sati) gave her life to a sacrificial fire after her father disapproved of her and Shiva's relationship. When Lord Shiva found out, his third eye opened with anger/upset and did a dance with her dead body, this is known as tandava, a dance of destruction. Lord Vishnu (god of preservation) came to save the world by restoring balance to Shiva. To do this he used the Sudarshana Chakra, a discus tool/weapon, to cut the body of Sita into 51 pieces and they fell around earth. The Shakti Pitha's are temples/holy places that represent the body parts of Sita. I believe it is the anklets of Sita that represent this particular temple. 🕉️ A very important pilgrimage site for Hindus. You can enjoy food with the locals near the temple too, it is free and a truly amazing experience that I am very grateful for :) Be sure to check what times the temple is open with your host or ask locals. It was closed when we visited but still worth visiting :) ❤️🙏

Traveling to this temple is a very good experience in a fish boat... after seeing the god is very nice...

Nagapooshani Amman Temple... Home Explore Sri Lanka Nagapooshani Amman Temple... nagapooshani-amman-temple-ramayana-historical-places-in-sri-lanka-ceylon-expeditions-travel-agent-sri-lanka Nagapooshani Amman Temple Nainativu Island Jaffna, Sri Lanka Nagapooshani Amman Temple is most visited historic Hindu Temple located in 36 KM away from Northern Province capital city of Jaffna in Nainativu Island Sri Lanka. Shree Nagapooshani Amman kovil is one of 64 Shakthi Peeth in the region. Nagapooshani Amman Temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati who is known as Bhuvaneswari or Nagapooshani an Avatar of Durga. The Island of Nagadeepa also known as Nainativu is home for the important Buddhist Shrine called Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya and one of the country’s holiest Hindu Temple Nagapooshani Amman Kovil. Therefore the island of Nainativu or Nagadeepa is the center of one of the most sacred Buddhist & Hindu sites of the country attracting over a thousand visitors a daily. The annual festival of 16 days called Mahostavam (Thiruvizha) held in June & July attracting more than 100,000 pilgrims. Special Features of Nagapooshani Amman Temple This Kovil consist of four glorious Gopurams, the Raja raja Gopuram, rising to a height of 108 feet, East Gopuram, South East Gopuram and South Gopuram. Most of the devotees pay visit to the Kovil, especially during the Mahostavam thiruvilla, which is celebrated during June and July of every year. It is believed that the statue of Goddess Nagapoosani with Lingam and King Ravana’s ten headed staute at the bottom is special to this Temple and is not to be found elsewhere. History of Nagapooshani Amman Temple Present structure of this massive Temple complex having been built between 1720 and 1790 after the Portuguese destroyed the original Nagapooshani Amman kovil in somewhere in 1620. Nainativu itself has been important to both South Indian and Sri Lankan Tamils as well as to the Sinhalese, especially as part of the foreign trade route that existed during the medieval era. As per the inscriptions date back to the 12th Century AD explain that, plenty of international traders stop at the Island of Kayts also made a detour at Nainativu. Also during King Parakramabahu I period, he had made large-scale international trade the north with his shipyards and numerous harbors around the island including Jaffna. Nagadeepa Buddhist temple in Nainativu Island Jaffna Nagadeepa Buddhist Temple, is one of the most visited important Buddhist Temples in Sri Lanka located close to Nagapooshani Amman Kovil in same island of Nainativu Jaffna. It is believed that the Buddha’s second visit to the island Is to Nagadeepa in the 6th century B.C. According to the Mahavamsa Buddha, during this visit pacified two Naga kings of Nagadipa who were arrayed in battle over a gem-set throne. In the ancient chronicles the pre-historic Naga tribes are represented as non-human beings enriched with an advanced civilization. The ancient temple encompasses the image houses and the stupa in which the gem-set throne was enshrined before it was destroyed. Legends of Nagapooshani Amman Kovil Goddess Parvati who is locally known as Nagapushani and her consort Shiva who is named as Nayinar in Sri Lanka. Ramayana proof depicts that this historical place was identified as one of the 64 Shakti Pithas, by India’s great 9th century Vedanta philosopher, Adi Shankara. The temple’s fame is accredited to Adi Shankaracharya, a 9th century Hindu philosopher, for identifying it as one of the prominent 64 Shakthi Peethams in Shakthi Peetha Stortram and its mentioned in the Brahmandapurana. Nagapooshani Amman Temple also consider as one of the Sri Lanka Ramayana Tour related sites.

Very impressiv. Only reachabel through a boot which they provide. You have to walk in barefoot, but in front of the tempel you can give your shoes to a stand.Afterwards you just have to buy some nuts. There are alot of animals in the tempel and also free vegi food.

Nainativu, an island nestled off the northern coast of Jaffna, is home to the revered Nagapoosani Amman Temple, a sacred haven that encapsulates the essence of devotion and cultural richness. The journey to the temple is an adventure itself, involving a boat ride to this spiritual oasis. As you step onto the island, the Nagapoosani Amman Temple emerges with its distinctive architecture and vibrant colors. Dedicated to Goddess Parvati, the divine consort of Lord Shiva, the temple holds a significant place in Hindu mythology and is a pilgrimage site of great importance. The temple’s surroundings are a lush tapestry of greenery, creating a serene atmosphere conducive to introspection and prayer. The intricate carvings and sculptures that adorn the temple walls tell stories of mythology, adding layers to the cultural significance of the site. Devotees and visitors alike are greeted by the soothing sounds of temple bells and the fragrance of incense. The rituals conducted in the temple, accompanied by melodious hymns, create a spiritual ambiance that transports individuals into a realm of divine connection. The Nagapoosani Amman Temple stands as a beacon of cultural continuity, having weathered the tides of time and conflicts. Renovations over the years have preserved and enhanced its architectural grandeur, ensuring that the temple remains a testament to the enduring spiritual legacy of Jaffna. Pilgrims from various corners of the island and beyond visit Nainativu to seek the blessings of Nagapoosani Amman. The temple becomes a vibrant hub during festivals, where the air is filled with the fervor of devotion, and the island resonates with the beats of traditional music. Beyond its religious significance, Nainativu offers breathtaking views of the surrounding ocean, adding a layer of natural beauty to the spiritual experience. The island, with its rustic charm, invites visitors to explore not only the temple but also the rich cultural tapestry that Jaffna embodies. A visit to Nagapoosani Amman Temple is more than a pilgrimage; it’s an immersion into the cultural and spiritual identity of Jaffna. The timeless aura, the devout atmosphere, and the picturesque surroundings make this sacred site a must-visit for those seeking a profound connection with history, mythology, and spirituality.

You can visit this place by foot from the Nagadeepaya temple. Their is a boat jetty you can caome back to the Kurikadduwan Jetty. -18/12/2022-

It's a cool place to have a divine experience in a small island. It's a short travel from jaffna, you have to take a bus (45 mins travel) to reach the ferry and you'll reach naina-theevu in 15mins travel through boat (ferry). There is a Hindu temple and also a Buddha temple in the parallel road. Don't forget to carry a cap and a water bottle. Try parathas opposite to the Hindu temple, it tasted good along with a cup of milk tea. Travel light and enjoy :)

An ancient, historic hindu temple. Very popular lord Amman temple. Very peaceful place for worship and medication. Please visit and get the bessings of god and nature.

amazing place to visit. peaceful place. wonderful experience.

Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman Temple [Tamil: நயினாதீவு நாகபூசணி அம்மன் கோயில், romanized: Nayiṉātīvu Nākapūcaṇi Am'maṉ Kōyil - Meaning: Nainativu (island/city of the temple); Nagapooshani (The Goddess who wears snakes as jewellery); Amman (Goddess)] is an ancient and historic Hindu temple located amidst the Palk Strait on the island of Nainativu, Sri Lanka. It is dedicated to Parvati who is known as Nagapooshani or Bhuvaneswari and her consort, Shiva who is named here as Nayinaar. The temple's fame is accredited to Adi Shankaracharya, a 9th-century Hindu philosopher, for identifying it as one of the prominent 64 Shakti Peethams in Shakti Peetha Stotram and its mention in the Brahmanda Purana. The temple complex houses four gopurams (gateway towers) ranging from 20–25 feet in height, to the tallest being the eastern Raja Raja Gopuram soaring at 108 feet high. The temple is a significant symbol for the Tamil people, and has been mentioned since antiquity in Tamil literature, such as Manimekalai and Kundalakesi. The present structure was built during 1720 to 1790 after the ancient structure was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1620. The temple attracts around 1000 visitors a day, and approximately 5000 visitors during festivals. The annual 16-day Mahostavam (Thiruvizha) festival celebrated during the Tamil month of Aani (June/July) - attracts over 100,000 pilgrims. There is an estimated 10,000 sculptures in this newly renovated temple.

Must visit when in Nainativu. The attention to detail of this Kovil's construction is impressive. The Kovil is also right next to the Nainativu jetty.

Amazing place to visit. You will see multicultural and religious places next to each other. In a small island only by walking you will see Sri Lanka with different architecture and different cultures and different beliefs. The entrance is extensively decorated with paintings, sculptures and oil lamps. Welcoming structure is a 10 feet high tower. If you using public transport take any local bus heading to nainativu from Jaffna, and then take a short ferry to Nainativu Island.

A long standing temple in the northern part of Sri Lanka. A lot of Hindus and people from other community gather from all over the island for special occasions. The trip to the temple always includes a small yacht travel, which is half-hour long. The travel itself can be exhausting sometimes due to the sheer amount of people turning up to the temple. There is one yacht which is available for private hire which can seat upto 10 people. This yacht service cost more than the other common yacht which interms cost 40 LKR per person. This temple has even become a tourist attraction place. There are several businesses which are thriving due to this. The trip to the temple is always worth even if it drains you of all energy. Schedule your trip on days other than Friday and special days if you want to have a peaceful travel or at least schedule your trip in early mornings before 6 a.m.