Distance from Jaffna – 76.1 km (1 hour 11 minutes)

Murikandy Pillayar Shrine is a Hindu temple which is situated in Murikandy village in the Jaffna peninsula. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesh and is a frequently visited temple by people who travel along the Kandy – Jaffna Highway. It is believed that a visit to this temple would remove all obstacles during travel. The temple is visited by both Hindus and Buddhists whilst being a symbol of harmony between both religions.

Getting to Murikandy Pillayar Shrine

From Jaffna travel along the Kandy – Jaffna Highway passing Chavakachcheri, Pachchilapalli, Parantan and Parathipuram up to Murikandy to reach the Murikandy Pillayar Shrine.

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