Selvachannithy Murugan Kovil

Jaffna & the North


The charming, waterfront Selvachannithy Murugan Kovil (also known as Sella Sannathy Kovil) is an important Murugan temple and a scenic stop, with a lively puja. It's 4km west of VVT.


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