"Kopura Tharisanam Kodi Punniyam" -Religious Saying

Kopuram or the tower over the entrace of the temple - Covered with sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses and mythological beasts, the tower is meant to be visible from afar so that devotees can even say their prayers without stepping inside the temple.

The “Katpulaththu Manonmany Ambal” temple is situated in Nanthavil, Kokuvil East in Jaffna Peninsula. This temple is one of the many famous “Amman” temples in Jaffna district. It was built in 1743. It was destroyed like other Hindu temples in the district during the war. Later it was rebuilt, and all the “Poojas” performed.The annual temple festival takes place in June.

“Panguni Thingal” is an auspicious day in the Hindu calendar. “Panguni Thingal” - Mondays in March Hindu calendar falls during the middle of March though the middle of April, just before the New Year.

The devotees come to this temple to fulfill their vows and get the blessings.