ප්‍රාදේශීය ලේකම් කාර්යාලය - කාරෛනගර්

Ancient / Historical Places

Casuarina Beach

Stretched across the northern perimeter of Karaitivu, Casuarina Beach welcomes local and foreign holidaymakers for its wide expanse, shallow waters, and characteristic trees that lend the beach its name. The characteristic shrubbery serves as a compact coastal forest, serving as the ideal spot for some shade from the northern sun. The Karainagar Lighthouse is also located at the eastern tip of the beach, making this shoreline one of the most picturesque in the region.An attractive stretch of sand with good swimming and, as the name indicates, a shoreline backed by mature casuarina trees. It's popular with folks from Jaffna on weekends and has a couple of food vendors for a bite to eat and a drink. Buses from Jaffna to Karainagar pass within 2km of the beach. There are three-wheelers available for onward transport.

 Location

 Karainagar North East J/47

Transport
Travelling along Maipay road to Ponnalai Junction and travel to Valanthala Junction. Travel western road to reach new road and 2km distance Northword.
Tax
Payment for vehicle parking
Other Restriction
Avoid swimming in roughsea

Protect coastal environment

Plastic items are strictly prohibited

Refrain from consuming alcohol and narcotic drugs

Distance
2.5km from Divisional Secretariat

Maintenance- Pradeshiya Sabha

Karainagar Sivan Kovil

This temple situated at Thinnaipuram, on the North of Karainagar is called Eezhathu Chidambaram is one of the famous Lord Shiva temple in Jaffna.
According to the legend, when Siva devotee Ambalavi Murugar was building the Siva temple, lord shiva came in the dream of his devotee Murugar and guided him to choose the Sivalingam, which was enshrined in the Sanctorum of the temple. The presiding deity is called Lord Sunthareswar. Annually three festivals are celebrated grandly in the temple. The thiruvembavai festival for 10 days in December and Thifuvathirai festival are two of the very popular festivals.
The pooja and ceremonies performed for the principal deity are similar to Chithamparam temple and Arudra Darshan festival is celebrated in grand scale
This temple is main deity is Sivalingam and the temple has Tirtha and sthala viruksham This inner sanctum, dedicated to main deity Sivan has large Gopuram and other Sanctum dedicated to deity Iyanar has small Gopuram.
The temple sanctum contains Sivalinga and Ananda Tandava Nadarajah aspect signifier. The demon under the right feet signifies ignorance under his feet right eye, left eye and third eye signify sun, moon and knowledge fire.
Festivals (Brammotshavam) of the temple holds in the north of March and December. First Mahakumbabishekam was held in the year 1948

Location

 Karainagar North East J/47

Transport
Travel along the Manipay Road- to reach Valantala Junctin and travel along new road of Karainagar (3km)
Special Control
Using Telephone, taking photograph and wearing upper garment by males and wearing footwear, caps are prohibited and avoid non vegetarian food
Distance-
3 1/2 km from Divisional Secretariat, Karainagar
Special Festival
Special festivals held in the month of March, July and December- Margazhi Thiruvaadhirai (December-January) is most important festival with the main deity being brought outside the sanctum in a procession that include temple car procession followed by a long anointing ceremony. Pots full of milks and other items considered as sacred offering to the deity are used for the sacred ablution, observance of four Saivite hymnologist
Contact

0213215363, 0772832703

Kovalam Light House

This light house was built by the British to ensure safe arrived of the ships at Kovalam of Karainagar. The structure is 33 metre tall

This served on aid to maritime coastal navigation and guiding then for their destination for many years. Now this serve as tourist destination. The distant location guarantee the visitors peace and quiet.

Location

Kovalam J/41

Main Characteristics
Kovalam Light house was built in 1916 , its about 25meter height. it located next to casuarina beach.It serve as navigational aid for the sailors of sea and fishermen.
Evidence-
Archaeological evidence

Gazette No-1716 dated 22.07.2011

Travelling
Travelling along Manipay road and to reach Valantali Junctin of Karainagar and continue travel toward west to reach Alady Junction. Then travel towards Northern direction to reach the place after travelling assistance of 3.2 km
Distance
5km from Divisional Secretariat, Karainagar
Maintenance
Archaeological department