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Thondaimanaru Selvasannithy Murugan Temple
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| Concise Account |
| The temple is connected with ancient mythological period and has Portia tree as its temple tree by the river bank where an Asura carried out a penance and attired final bliss. This temple has the specialties such as God statue. Premise and sacred water and remains as a holy temple that does miracle and blessings to devotee. Ritual observencer are performed here similar to Kataragama tradition. Located in an excellent natural environment and becomes a Centre of homage that please the minds of people. |
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| Charactor of Place/ Thing |
| Place of worship that connected with the period of ancient myths &epics. |
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| Evidence (if available) |
| Published in the Gazette as a temple to pay homage. |
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| Location |
| J 383, Thondiamanaru South |
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| Access Path |
| This temple is located 15Km far away from Divisional Secretariat, Point Pedro and can be accessed through many paths. Travelling by vehicles is easy mode and can be accessed from Uppu Vallai Junction that is in the 750 bus route and thereby along the Thondaimanaru road or turn at first junction at Vallai – Udupiddy Road or turn at sub road near Thondaimanaru Bridge along Point Pedro – Kankesanthurai Road or through Atchuvely – Sannithy Road. |
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| Regulation |
| Sacred place of worship and moral code for good conduct is expected. |
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| Fee/Charges |
| Charges levied for vehicle parking during festive season. Fixed charges or offerings are to be made available to perform certain poojas. |
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| Shri Vallipura Aalwar Temple |
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| Concise Account |
| The Principal deity of this temple is Maha Vishnu. It is situate at the village of Thunnalai in Vadamaradchy. Ancient residences existed in this area at Vadamaradchy and thus this temple too gained historically renowned fame. This is one of the significant temples for lord Krishna that existed in Jaffna District and listed in the Gazette as a place for homage. Arrival of devotee like unceasing waver during festival period clearly. The temple is situated in the midst of palmyrah groves in a sandy stretch. This is temple is bestowed with Thalam, Moorthy and Theertham respectively. The Samudhra Theertham is held on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Puraddathi each year. |
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| Place of worship that connected with the period of ancient myths &epics. |
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| Evidence (if available) |
| Published in the Gazette as a temple to pay homage |
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| Location |
| J 383, Thondiamanaru South. |
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| Access Path |
| This temple is located 15Km far away from Divisional Secretariat, Point Pedro and can be accessed through many paths. Travelling by vehicles is easy mode and can be accessed from UppuVallai Junction that is in the 750 bus route and thereby along the Thondaimanaru road or turn at first junction at Vallai – Udupiddy Road or turn at sub road near Thondaimanaru Bridge along Point Pedro – Kankesanthurai Road or through Atchuvely – Sannithy Road. |
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| Regulation |
| Sacred place of worship and moral code for good conduct is expected. |
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| Fee/Charges |
| Charges levied for vehicle parking during festive season. Fixed charges or offerings are to be made available to perform certain poojas. |
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| Branched Palmyrah |
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| Concise Account |
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These palm trees are seen at the front of entrance gate to the vallipura Aalwar temple along the main street. This is one of the very rare plant species in Sri Lanka and appear among the general palmyrah trees. These trees possess branches and called “branched Palmyrah trees”.
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| Character of Place/ Thing |
| This is a variety of palmyrah trees and attracts the people by its branches |
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| Location |
| J /406, Vallipuram. |
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| Access Path |
| Accessible through the road that extend up to Vallipura Aalwar Temple. |
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| Regulation |
| General code of conduct is applicable as they are located in places that are close to sacred area. |
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| Fee/Charges |
| Fees are charged for the parking of vehicles(Transport)during festive season. |
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| Light House |
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| Concise Account |
| This located nearly 1.75Km away from Point Pedro bus stand along the Beach Road that extends up to Munai. It is 75feet in height and centuries years old. This warn and guide sailors and fisher folks neat the coast. It is noteworthy to mention that this was established at pedro point in the Northern point at the ancient Ceylon. |
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| Character of Place/ Thing |
| light house building. |
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| Location |
| J 403, Point pedro East. |
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| Access Path |
| Can be accessible by private vehicles as the public transportation is lacking. |
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| Regulation |
| heritage property. Security measures adopted for any heritage site are to be followed. |
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| Fee/Charges |
| No provisions at the moment |
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| Point Pedro Therumoodi Madam (Shady inn on wayside) |
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| Concise Account |
| We are unable to predict clearly in which era the inns, wells moats and rubbing stones for cattle were emerged in Jaffna customs but such features were incorporated in important centers that joined the Dutch Roads and main Streets. Likewise such inns are seen in many places at Jaffna peninsula but in rare instances they cover the roads. One of such rare inns is located at point Pedro – Thumbalai road near Sivan Kovil without any deterioration. This was established nearly 150 years ago. |
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| Character of Place/ Thing |
| wayfarers to take rest. |
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| Location |
| J /401, Therumoodi madathadi, Point Pedro. |
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| Access Path |
| Un hindrance access for any time in any mode of transport due to its close proximity to the junction of Main Street Thumpalai road in Point Pedro Town. |
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Regulation
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| Sacred area and the procedures adopted for heritage site to be followed by the visitors. |
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| Fee/Charges |
| No any Special levy |
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| Oorani Spring |
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| Concise Account |
| Located opposite of Oorani Hospital when proceeding from Valvettiturai town to Point Pedro. This is a spring moat on the limestone topography of Oorani, Valvettiturai. This is situated in close proximity to sea and its salinity is notably low comparatively. |
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| Character of Place/ Thing |
| Limestone topography |
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| Location |
| J /393, Polikandy West. |
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| Access Path |
| Special arrangement not required as it located along 751 bus route at the front of Oorani Hospital. |
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| Regulation |
| Heritage asset Good to follow security measures. |
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| Fee/Charges |
| Not up to now. |
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| Mandapakkadu Cave |
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| Concise Account |
| It is located 30Km far away from Jaffna along 751 bus route from the above road mearly 3Km to be trekked inward. This is one of the limestone structures in the topographical map of Jaffna. There are many epics about this cave. These stories to be studied. |
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| Character of Place/ Thing |
| Cave Originated from lime stone. |
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| Location |
| J /385, kerudavil South |
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| Access Path |
| Along Thondaimanaru Kerudavil Road(3KM) by private Vehicles. |
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Regulation
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| Heritage asset, Good to follow general security measures. |
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| Fee/Charges |
| Not up to now. |
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