Chinna Villu
Chinna Villu is a marsh in Northern Province, Sri Lanka. Chinna Villu is situated near the village Madhu.Places of Interest
Highlights: Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu.
Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu
Church
The Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu is a Roman Catholic Marian shrine in Mannar district of Sri Lanka. With a history of more than 400 years, the shrine acts as a center of pilgrimage and worship for Sri Lankan Catholics. Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu is situated 2½ km southeast of Chinna Villu.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Madhu and Palampiddi.
Madhu
Village
Madhu is a town in Mannar District, Sri Lanka. The prominent church and pilgrimage site, the Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu, is located here. There are also several Hindu temples all throughout the city. Madhu is situated 2½ km southeast of Chinna Villu.
Palampiddi
Village
Palampiddi is a town in Mannar District, Sri Lanka. The popular Madhu Church is located close to this town. It is located about 224 km from the largest city Colombo. Palampiddi is situated 8 km northeast of Chinna Villu.
Chinna Villu
- Type: Marsh
- Category: body of water
- Location: Northern Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
8.86667° or 8° 52′ north
Longitude
80.18333° or 80° 11′ east
Elevation
56 metres (184 feet)
Open location code
6MW2V58M+M8
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