Like the growing stone in Nagapooshani Amman kovil, there is another lesser-known growing stone in Delft Island. The history behind this stone is lost in time, but the elderly locals who have lived on the island their whole life tell that they have seen this stone grow over the years. The locals worship this stone, and it’s considered a small shrine where lamps are lit and offerings are made.
Delft Island History
Delft Island as it is popularly known now, was also known by its Tamil name Neduntivu. It is another island placed a few miles away from the Jaffna peninsula and its populated by Tamil speaking people. It is also surrounded by shallow waters, coral and sand. The island comprises of around 50 square kilometers of flat land being the largest of the small islands.
Though there are ancient ruins of a temple, what is more evident in the Delft Island’s recent history are the ruins of a Dutch colonial fort. It was the Dutch who named the island after the City of Delft in the Netherlands and the name remains to this day in common usage though in current official records the island is known as Neduntivu.
How to Reach?
From Colombo to Delft Island 11h 1m Far away. You can choose easy way to reach Delft Island. Then you can visit Delft Growing Stone.
What You Can Do Here?
If you visit in Delft Island, Delft Growing Stone is important place in Delft Island. There are lots of things to do for your enjoying. If you Visit to Delft Island, you can see Sandy, White Beaches, Devil well, Watch wild horses, baobab tree & many more.
Here is a long list of major things to do in Delft Island. Which the first time travelers can visit and experience.
The Giant Footprint
The Giant Footprint is a depression in the rock that is around a metre long and resembles a, you guessed it, footstep; its origins are often attributed to legends and myths. Locals adore this site as the footprint of Lord Hanuman.
Visit Dutch Fort
Originally built by the Portuguese, it was later expanded by the Dutch. Corals and limestones have been used in its construction. This is the only fort of its kind in the Country to have been built using these materials. The Dutch also built a garrison about 1 mile from the fort.
Watch Cholan Ruins
The Cholan Ruins offer another insight into the history of this island. The remnants of three Buddhist stupas, built in the Cholan style of architecture, lie on the western coast of the island. A few years ago, inscriptions in Tamil and the Brahmi script were found here.
Watch Delft Wild horses
Delft Island is the only island in Sri Lanka where wild horses can be seen. The reason for this is that it was an island where horses were brought to the country by the colonial people for various purposes and later allowed to go wild. That is, not taking proper care of it. Later, the animals became extinct and became dwarfed due to lack of proper nutrition. (Some say horses are also part of a mixed animal). Delft Island is located in the Palk Strait of the Indian Ocean.
Visit Devil's well in Delft Island
"Devil's well" is another impressive feature in the Delft. The well provides safe water for the entire island. It is hard to find pure water in an island located in the sea, according to the Development Officer. He said referring to people that the well begins from a devil's mouth and the bottom cannot be seen.
Research
If you visit Delft Island, you can research about delft island history, story about growing stone & many more.
Sightseeing
Delft Growing Stone around beautiful & historical view. So you can feel the surroundings.
Take Photos
You can take lots of pictures & made your vacation memorable one.
