Keerimalai
Naguleswaram temple, historically known also as the Thirutambaleswaram Kovil of
Keerimalai, is a famous Hindu temple in Keerimalai, located north of Jaffna,
Northern Province, Sri Lanka near the ancient port of Kankesanthurai. One of
the oldest shrines of the region, it is the northernmost shrine on the island
of the five ancient Iswarams of Lord Siva, venerated by Hindus across the world
from classical antiquity.
Its
adjacent water tank, the Keerimalai Springs, is believed to have curative
properties. Keerimalai is 50 feet above sea level, and situated west of Palaly.
The fresh water comes from an underground spring source. Hindus flock in large
numbers on “Aadi Amaavaasai” day which falls during the Tamil month of “Aadi”,
to carry out rituals for their forefathers and take a divine dip in the natural
springs.
Today
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji made a historic visit to Jaffna in
northern Sri Lanka, a region once ravaged by strife. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for
equitable development and respect for all citizens in the island nation.
Shri Modiji
visited the temple and has posted photos on his site. Winding up his public engagements on his
two-day trip to the island with a hugely-symbolic visit to Tamil-dominated
Jaffna, the first by an Indian Prime Minister, he said he was glad that it
"is one to wipe tears from the eyes of those who suffered".
The Prime
Minister, who is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the region, handed
over 27,000 new homes to Tamils who became homeless during the civil war. The
houses were built with Indian assistance as part of India's efforts to help in
the reconciliation process.
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