Kantarodai Stupas
கந்தரோடை
Dozens of miniature domed stupas scattered across farmland, an important archaeological site of ancient Buddhist culture in northern Jaffna.
The Kantarodai site (Sinhala name Kantharodai) is near Chunnakam. Scattered across a small plot are dozens of coral-stone domed stupas, each 1 to 2 metres high and shaped like mushrooms. They date back to around the turn of the common era and are evidence of the flourishing of early Buddhism in the north. Some of the artefacts excavated here are held at the Jaffna Archaeological Museum. Admission is free. The site is small and can be seen in about half an hour. It is managed by the military and archaeological authorities.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple
- Naguleswaram Temple
- Keerimalai Springs
- Mantri Manai & Yamuna Eri
- Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
- Kankesanthurai Beach
- Jaffna Market
- Jaffna Archaeological Museum