// import Link from "next/link";

const VelakkaiPillaiyarTemple = () => {
  return (
    <div className="about-area-1 space-bottom">
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        <img
          className="about1-shape-img-1 spin"
          src="/assets/img/bg/shape-flower.svg"
          alt="Shape Flower"
        />
      
      </div>
      <div className="container">
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            <div className="about-content-wrap">
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                <span className="sub-title">Srilanka</span>
                <h2 className="sec-title">Velakkai Pillaiyar Temple</h2>
                <p className="sec-text">
                Velakkai Pillaiyar Temple is a famous Lord Ganesha (Pillaiyar) temple located in Jaffna, Northern Sri Lanka. Known for its deep-rooted spiritual significance, the temple is visited by devotees seeking blessings for new beginnings. It is believed that praying to Pillaiyar here removes obstacles and brings prosperity and wisdom. The temple is said to be several hundred years old, serving the local Tamil community through generations.  
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                <p className="sec-text">
                Velakkai Pillaiyar is especially revered by students, business owners, and newly married couples. The temple is known for its Vinayaka Chaturthi festival, celebrated with grandeur every year. Devotees offer modaks (sweet dumplings) and coconut to Lord Ganesha, believing their wishes will be fulfilled. The temple's peaceful atmosphere makes it a preferred place for daily prayers and special occasions. It stands as a symbol of hope, strength, and spiritual growth for the people of Jaffna. Velakkai Pillaiyar Temple remains an essential part of the region's Hindu culture and tradition.
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            </div>
          </div>

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              <img src="/assets/img/srilanka/velakkai-pillaiyar-temple.jpg" alt="Velakkai Pillaiyar Temple" />
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        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
  );
};

export default VelakkaiPillaiyarTemple;
