The Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil is a Hindu temple, located in Nallur, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. The presiding deity is Murugan

The Temple was founded in 948 ad. the temple was developed at the site in the 15th century by Puvanehabahu VI King of Kotte

Today the temple has three Gopurams and six Bell Towers, along with its fortified walls, giving it an appearance of a citadel in Nallur.

The festival is spread over a period of twenty-five days during which various Yagams Abishekams and special poojas are conducted.

The special occasions during the festival that are not to be missed are the Manjam, Kailasavahanam, Vellivimanam, Thandayuthepani Utsavam, Sapparam, the most important Ther Thiruvila (chariot festival), Theertham (water cutting festival), and the Thirukalyanam (the holy wedding)