Nallur Kandaswamy Temple

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Hindu_temple
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Dravidian_architecture
gptkb:Gopuram
gptkbp:artwork Murals and sculptures
gptkbp:associatedWith Pilgrimage routes
Tamil_culture
gptkbp:built Stone_and_wood
gptkbp:communityEvents Charity and outreach programs
gptkbp:communityRole Social gatherings and events
gptkbp:communitySupport Local businesses and families
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Community involvement
gptkbp:culturalEvents Music and dance performances
gptkbp:culturalHeritage UNESCO_recognition_efforts
gptkbp:culturalImpact Influence on local art
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Lord_Murugan
gptkbp:environment Surrounded_by_lush_greenery
gptkbp:famousRival Navaratri
Thai_Poosam
gptkbp:features Rituals and ceremonies
Golden_chariot
gptkbp:foundedIn 17th century
gptkbp:hasArtStyle Intricate carvings
Community-led initiatives
Cultural workshops
Local and international tourists
Strong local support
Annual celebrations
Volunteer-based
Symbol of faith and devotion
Ancient rituals
Rich historical background
Includes several shrines
Efforts to maintain heritage
Daily poojas
Inspiration for other temples
Special ceremonies on festivals
Thousands of devotees annually
Near_Jaffna_Peninsula
Spiritual_significance_for_devotees
gptkbp:historicalFigures Local kings and patrons
gptkbp:historicalRecords Documented in ancient texts
gptkbp:historicalSignificance One of the oldest temples in Sri Lanka
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nallur Kandaswamy Temple
gptkbp:influences Local traditions
gptkbp:localLegends Stories of divine intervention
gptkbp:location Nallur,_Jaffna_District,_Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:managedBy Nallur_Kandaswamy_Temple_Management_Committee
gptkbp:notableFor Vibrant festivals
gptkbp:renovated 2000s
gptkbp:significance Cultural_and_religious_center_for_Tamil_Hindus
gptkbp:supportRole Teaching_of_Hindu_traditions
gptkbp:surroundingArea Nallur_village
gptkbp:visitors Pilgrims_and_tourists