Nallur Ther Thiruvila 2026 – Grand Chariot Festival

The Nallur Ther Thiruvila 2026 (Grand Chariot Festival) takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026, at the historic Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. One of the most significant days of the annual Nallur Festival, the Ther Thiruvila brings together thousands of devotees as the magnificent temple chariot is drawn through the streets surrounding Nallur in a powerful celebration of faith, devotion and Tamil cultural tradition. The Ther festival forms part of the wider Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Festival 2026, which runs during August and September. The following day, 12 September, is scheduled for Theertham, the traditional water-cutting ceremony. Visitors should dress respectfully and be prepared for substantial crowds and traffic restrictions around Nallur. Exact procession timings should be confirmed locally closer to the event.