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Jaffna festival updates: Navarathiri, Nallur, and Selvasannithi 2026.

Use these announcements to plan around Navarathiri, Saraswathi Poojai, Vijayadashami, Nallur Festival, Selvasannithi Mahotsava, island ferry routes, and local travel conditions in Jaffna.

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TourJaffna Navarathiri 2026 poster: begins 11 October; Saraswathi Poojai, Ayutha Poojai and Vijayadashami on 20 October; Vidyarambham on 21 October.

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Navarathiri 2026 in Jaffna: Important Dates, Saraswathi Poojai and Vijayadashami

In 2026, Navarathiri begins on Sunday, 11 October, with important celebrations continuing through 21 October.

11–21 October 2026

Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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Nallur Kandaswamy Temple with its red and gold gopuram in Jaffna

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Nallur Festival 2026 Dates: Kodiyetram, Ther and Theertham

Key 2026 Nallur Festival dates for Jaffna travelers, including Kodiyetram flag hoisting, Ther chariot day, Theertham, Vel Vimanam, and practical planning notes.

16 August 2026 to 12 September 2026

Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Jaffna

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Selvasannithi Murugan Temple with its colourful entrance and tower in Thondaimanaru, Jaffna

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Selvasannithi Festival 2026 Dates: Kodiyetram, Ther and Theertham

Key 2026 Selvasannithi Murugan Temple Mahotsava dates for Jaffna travelers, including Kodiyetram flag hoisting, Ther chariot day, Theertham, and practical planning notes.

12 August 2026 to 29 August 2026

Selvasannithi Murugan Temple, Thondaimanaru, Jaffna

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Passenger boat crossing to Nainativu Island near Jaffna

Jaffna Island Ferry Travel Notice

Useful planning advice for Delft Island and Nainativu day trips, with reminders on ferry buffers, weather checks, and early starts.

Useful before Delft or Nainativu day trips

Delft Island and Nainativu routes

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Traditional Jaffna rice and curry served with local side dishes

Food and culture

Jaffna Food and Culture Weekend Ideas

A weekend announcement-style guide for travelers who want to pair Jaffna markets, local meals, temples, and evening city walks.

Best planned around markets, meals, and evening temple visits

Jaffna town

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Calm shallow water and shoreline at Casuarina Beach near Jaffna

Casuarina Beach Holiday Travel Note

Planning tips for weekends and holiday periods at Casuarina Beach, including early starts, family timing, shade, and route pairing.

Useful during weekends and public holidays

Karainagar and Casuarina Beach

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Nallur Festival 2026 dates

Check Kodiyetram, Ther, Theertham, calendar highlights, and planning notes.

Selvasannithi Festival 2026 dates

Check Selvasannithi Mahotsava Kodiyetram, Ther, Theertham, and planning notes.

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