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In Pictures: Sri Lanka’s Longest Festival
Published Fri 1st September 2017
Thiva Arunagirinathan
The Nallur Sri Kandaswamy Kovil, one of the most significant Hindu temples on the island, is located in the town of Nallur in the district of Jaffna. The Nallur festival is Sri Lanka’s longest festival, spanning 25 days of processions and rituals, all carried out in honour of the god Skanda.
During the festival, Jaffna town is completely transformed—roads around the kovil are closed, and stalls selling food, toys, and all manner of colourful items cater to the crowds filling the streets.
more/source: https://roar.media/english/life/culture-identities/in-pictures-sri-lankas-longest-festival/
Published Fri 1st September 2017
Thiva Arunagirinathan
The Nallur Sri Kandaswamy Kovil, one of the most significant Hindu temples on the island, is located in the town of Nallur in the district of Jaffna. The Nallur festival is Sri Lanka’s longest festival, spanning 25 days of processions and rituals, all carried out in honour of the god Skanda.
During the festival, Jaffna town is completely transformed—roads around the kovil are closed, and stalls selling food, toys, and all manner of colourful items cater to the crowds filling the streets.
more/source: https://roar.media/english/life/culture-identities/in-pictures-sri-lankas-longest-festival/