Nallur Festival (Jaffna)

The Ther festival on August 21 is a major highlight, drawing large crowds. Visitors should dress modestly and be prepared for intense heat and bustling streets.

Held at the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, this Hindu festival is dedicated to Lord Murugan. The event includes daily poojas, vibrant processions and the famous Ther (chariot) festival, where a massive chariot carrying the deity is pulled through the streets by devotees.