Vallipuram aazlvaar temple

                                               It is one of the popular Hindu temple which is situated at the village of Thunnalai in the Vadamaradchchy region. The prime deity of this temple is Lord Vishnu which is famed for its legendary status. The Lord Vishnu diety housed in this temple is called Alvar. The temple is situated in the sandy area. The annual festival of the Kovil is held during the months of September/October based on the lunar calendar. Car and water cutting festival are most popular festivals in the temple. Water cutting festival is held on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Puraddathi (September/october), next day of car festival. In the water cutting day, Lord Vishnu,Laxumi and Kanapathy deities are taken to ocean for ritual bathing with procession of devotees. Devotees will have to walk over 2.30 km through rough terrain and sand dunes to reach the seashore. Hindu people in many parts of Jaffna visit to this temple on Sundays.Ehathasi fasting,Suvarka Vagil Ehathasi are most popular fasting which are celebrated here. It is believed that lord Vishnu is considered as the preserver and protector of the universe