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Murikandy Pillayar Hindu Temple In Sri Lanka

Murikandy Pillayar Hindu temple (Murukandy temple) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. This famous Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesh and is a place that all travelers and those that drive past stop, as it is believed that by breaking a coconut and offering prayers at this temple that God protect them while traveling and provide them with a safe journey. This has been the practice from time immemorial and still followed today by all who travel along the A-9 Road. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#5011252
Date Taken	8 August 2017
Location	N/A
Photographer	Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto

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