This also situated in the “Nainativu” island. Original temple was built by a rich foreign trader who received blessing from a goddess Ambal devi. When passing by sea, was demolished in the sixteen century by Portuguese. However Ambal statue was hidden by local sand temple was rebuilt in 18th century the actual gopuram was added in 1933. Many parents bring their new-born babies to this temple seeking the blessing of goddess Meenkashi to whom this temple is now dedicated.
