Nainatheevu

Nainativu is a small but notable island off the coast of Jaffna Peninsula. To get to the island, you would need to book a ferry, which makes stops at two other islands along the way prior to dropping you off at Nainatheevu. The island is a goldmine of folklore and religious legends. For Buddhists, it’s considered one of the holiest religious sites in the country, with the Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya believed to be where the Lord Buddha had called upon two Naga tribe rulers who were opposing each other in order to solve their feud.The island is also home to the Nagapooshani Amman Kovil, which is a significant Hindu temple. Having been mentioned in numerous ancient South Asian chronicles, the kovil is dedicated to the deity of power, Shakthi.