Ariyalai Siddhivinayakar Temple in Sri Lanka is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh. The temple is located just 100 metres west of A9 Road, around 5 kilometres from Jaffna town, the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. The temple enshrines the Siddhivinayak form of Ganesha. In Siddhivinayak form, Lord Ganapathi is enshrined with his trunk turned to right. This form is widely worshiped as Siddhivinayaka is the giver of Shakti and Siddhi.
Ariyalai Siddhivinayakar Temple (Sithi Vinayagar) was visited by Mahatma Gandhi, Yogar Swami, and Kunrakudi Adakal.
Other famous Hindu temples in Sri Lanka are Ati Konanayakar Temple, Kathirkamam Temple, Ketheeswaram Temple. Koneswaram Temple, Munneswaram Temple, Naguleswaram Temple, Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and Thirukovil Murugan Temple.
Jaffna Fort and the historical Nallur town are the nearest tourist spots.
Jaffna Railway Station is the nearest railhead to visit the temple. The station links Jaffna with the capital Colombo.
Ariyalai Siddhivinayakar Temple (Sithi Vinayagar) was visited by Mahatma Gandhi, Yogar Swami, and Kunrakudi Adakal.
Other famous Hindu temples in Sri Lanka are Ati Konanayakar Temple, Kathirkamam Temple, Ketheeswaram Temple. Koneswaram Temple, Munneswaram Temple, Naguleswaram Temple, Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and Thirukovil Murugan Temple.
Jaffna Fort and the historical Nallur town are the nearest tourist spots.
Jaffna Railway Station is the nearest railhead to visit the temple. The station links Jaffna with the capital Colombo.
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