JAFFNA, SRI LANKA, August 25, 2017 (YouTube): Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil is one of the significant Hindu temples in the Jaffna District of northern Province, Sri Lanka. It stands in the town of Nallur. The presiding Deity is Lord Murugan in the form of the holy Vel. The temple hosts an annual festival spread over 25 days. The Ther Thiruvila (chariot festival) is the most popular of all events. The huge and heavy chariot carrying the murthi of God Shanmuhar and consorts is paraded along the streets of the temple. Spectacular video of this year’s event at “source”.
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