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Sangilean Thoppu is located in Nallur, Jaffna. It is not a bigger monument to visit and view, but it stands as the monument of the last Tamil king who had ruled the Yarlpana Kingdom (Jaffna). This was the capital of Jaffna Kingdom (7th century CE) and its Commercial city was named as Yarlpana Pattinam. In the Tamil language Pattinam (பட்டினம்) means that a town that is located next to the sea. Meanwhile "Pattanam" ( பட்டணம்)means that the city which is located surrounded by land (in Tamil language). For example Kandy town is called as Kandy Pattanam in Tamil.
In the Jaffna Town on the Point Pedro road after passing the Nallur temple you can view Sangilean Thoopu. Here you can find the remaining of the Last Jaffna Kingdom's palace entrance. And behind of this Kingdom Entrance you can view the perfectly constructed Yamuna “aree” which was the King's official bathing Pond. From there on the same road you can go to view the minister's building which is called as "Manthiri Maligai" in Tamil language. It is well built building and still it remains in good condition. Now local people are renovating it to its original shape.
You can visit this historical Sangilean Thoppu with vehicle or with public transport system (SLTB) from the Jaffna town centre. Many people used to visit here with a bicycle or with motorcycle. Best time to visit on any day at day light time with a TUK TUK( Three Wheel Transport). Before to board the Tuk Tuk ask if there is any Tariff Meter is available for the trip if not ask the price for the journey. If not make the correct price for the trip. If you ask the driver on waiting the price may go up. It is better to visit here when you are visiting the popular Nallur Murugan Temple.
Visiting Tourists can be done on rent out scooter and travel to this location, if they have their country valid driving license. Also there are bicycles and motorcycles too are available at reasonable daily rental basis. There are no restaurants available in this location. You have to travel back to Jaffna for to get your European meals. Actually this place is mostly visited by Tamil expatriate people to remember their history in the psat.
Currently in this year 2025, there are plans to renovate this building's front side. So before to visit there confirm it whether you can view the structure or not. Also you can visit to the Royal pond "Jamuna ari" next to Sangilian Thoppu..
You can find lot of fine dining Restaurants that serve traditional Jaffna dishes along with Indian, Chinese and European Dishes at affordable price around the Nallur area.. All the best ice cream shops are located close to this monument in Nallur.
It is sad that the "Manthiri Manai" front side had fallen down due to its age.
