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Deepavali
தீபாவளி
8 November 2026
Discover Deepavali in Sri Lanka and Jaffna through lamps, family gatherings, Hindu traditions and practical holiday planning.
Dates, sources & programme for DeepavaliCulture, community & traditions
Hindu festivals in Jaffna
Explore Hindu observances and temple festivals connected with Jaffna, from Navarathiri and Deepavali to Thai Pongal and Murugan temple celebrations. Guides explain traditions and respectful visiting. Annual pages distinguish national holiday dates from a temple’s own programme; never infer a ceremony time from a holiday listing.
Plan with care. Tentative dates may change. Unannounced dates are never estimated. Check the sources and latest verification notice on each festival page before arranging travel. All dates use Sri Lanka time (Asia/Colombo).
Festival guides
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Nallur Festival
நல்லூர் திருவிழா
Annual programme not published
Discover Nallur Festival in Jaffna: Murugan worship, flag hoisting and chariot traditions, with practical guidance for temple visitors.
Read the festival guide for Nallur Festival2026ConfirmedPast
Navarathiri
நவராத்திரி
11 October 2026 – 21 October 2026
Explore Navarathiri in Jaffna: devotion to Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi, traditions of learning, and respectful temple visits.
Dates, sources & programme for NavarathiriFestival guide
Selvasannithi Festival
செல்வச் சந்நிதி திருவிழா
Annual programme not published
Explore Selvasannithi Festival at Thondaimanaru, Jaffna, with Murugan traditions, the temple’s charitable heritage and visitor advice.
Read the festival guide for Selvasannithi Festival2027ConfirmedUpcoming
Thai Pongal
தைப்பொங்கல்
15 January 2027
Learn about Thai Pongal in Jaffna: gratitude for the harvest, rice and milk traditions, Tamil culture and thoughtful visitor planning.
Dates, sources & programme for Thai Pongal