Nainativu , Jaffna , Sri Lanka: Nagapooshani Amman Temple Midhun This temple is one of the two Shakti Peethas in Sri Lanka. This temple is located a good 45 drive and 20- minute boat ride from the city. A ferry boat leaves every half an hour from either side to the island of Nainativu. This temple is one of the two Shakti Peethas in Sri Lanka.This temple is located a good 45 drive and 20- minute boat ride from the city. A ferry boat leaves every half an hour from either side to the island of Nainativu. The 108 feet tall gopuram of the Nagapooshani Amman temple is visible from a long distance. On the boat ride, you can see it getting bigger as you get closer. After landing the road straight leads to this very gopuram. Naga or the serpent motif can be seen everywhere in the temple. A big Nandi sits in front of the temple and you meet it as soon as you enter the temple. The temple is big and attracts a huge number of devotees. The main sanctum has the Vigrah of Nagapooshani Amman. On one side is the Utsav Murti in bronze and on the other side there is a huge Sri Chakra-like creation where people offer flowers. I was there on a Friday, so I got to see the procession of the Devi in its full glory. A TO Z INDIA ● MAY 2023 ● PAGE 23