Nainativu Island

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Nainativu Island

News: Recently, Sri Lanka and India signed the contract for building Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems in Delft (Neduntheevu), Nainativu and Analaitivu islands off Jaffna peninsula in the island’s north.

About:
• It is located in the Palk Strait, the stretch of sea that separates Sri Lanka from southern India.
• It’s close to the famous island of Delft (also known as Neduntheevu).
• It is nestled off the coast of Jaffna Peninsula in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province

Importance of the island
• According to some historians, the island is mentioned in the ancient Tamil Sangam literature where it was mentioned as Manipallavam.
• It has religious significance for Hindus and Buddhists.
• Nagapooshani Amman, one of the prominent 64 Shakti Peethas is located here.
• Nagadeeda Vihare which is believed to have been visited by Buddha after enlightenment to settle a dispute between two “Naga’ kings. The stupa is said to contain the throne which began the stand-off, a Buddha statue, museum and sacred Bo tree.