At Keerimalai, Jafffna, Sri Lanka.

Karainagar to Keerimalai, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 21st December 2013.

Causeway exiting Karainagar.

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Keerimalai, Sri Lanka.

The sea-shore

The fresh-water bathing pool

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The temple being renovated

According to legend the mongoose shaped face of a Chola Princess was miraculously cured by bathing in this pool centuries ago. There is a temple dedicated to this site. Keeri in Tamil means mongoose and malai means hillock. An annual festival is held in this temple and draws a large crowd of pilgrims from ancient times. A new temple is being built close to the old site of the temple.