This is a one of the most significant Hindu Temple in the Jaffna peninsula & Northern Province. Nallur has an historical background further consider as a social, religious & cultural place in the province, this Holy temple dedicated for worshiping Load Muruga, which has establish in 948CE that was gifted by Chola Queen (Sambiyan Mahadevi) in 10th century, later Puvenaya Vaku renovated this Temple in 13th century ,Prince Sapumal(Sapumal Kumaraya – Jaffna prince behalf of Kotte Kingdom) had been built third Nallr Kovil & further extended many renovation program as a ruler,
Kandaswami Kovil Holy Vel festival is one of glamorous festival in Peninsula, this event starting the flag hosting and end with Water cutting ceremony, Thousands of devotees participating from all over the country in between period. That annual festival has been celebrating in between July & August.
