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Haro Haraa" Echoes again at Nallur Temple - Jaffna
The Nallur Festival in Jaffna commenced on 15 August is the island's longest festival. Spanning 25 days of vibrant chariot processions, drumming, dancing and acts of self-mortification, held in honour of the war god Skandha. Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil or Nallur Murugan Kovil (kovil meaning temple in Tamil) is one of the most significant Hindu temples in the Jaffna District of Sri Lanka.
This year's festival drew devotees from around the island as well as overseas and significant participation of Hindu devotees was seen due to peace and normalcy prevailing in Jaffna with the elimination of terrorism after three decades.
In this year, Nallur festival, the biggest religious event will conclude on 9th September with "POONKAVANAM" or Eternal Bliss ceremony followed by "THEERTHAM" or Water Cutting ceremony held yesterday 8th September. The car festival which usually draws a massive crowd was held on 7th September.
All hotels and other lodges in Jaffna have completely filled with local and foreign visitors, especially members of Tamil Diaspora of Hindu faith, allowing them to enjoy the freedom restored by the government.
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