Nainatheevu: another target of stolen Tamil heritage land

Known for its ancient historic temple: Nagapooshani Amman Temple. Buddhism in this land was associated with Tamil, not the Sinhala imposition we see today. Tamil heritage linked to this island can be found in 2 Sangam Tamil Buddhist epics: Manimekalai & Kundalakesi.

12th-century Tamil inscriptions indicate that the natives of this island are Tamils. Nainativu Tamil inscription: Parakramabahu I (1153–1186 A.D) issued an edict addressed to local Tamil officials in Jaffna, on how to deal w/ shipwrecked foreign traders.

Now as you enter the island, you will see the forced Sinahalization of Tamil land. Nagadeepa Purana Vihara stands as Sinhala imposition of Tamil land & erasing Tamil identity. This Vihara nor associated structures symbolize the history of Tamil Buddhism.

Where were our politicians then?! Sampathan was too busy justifying [from 0.50 seconds on the video below], rather than standing up for the rights of the people who voted for him.

https://twitter.com/sakkaravarththi/status/1643936806545629184

Recently a street name was changed to honor a monk who has no ties to this land or this street. This name change was apparently implemented by the Rajapakse government now put in motion. How far will they erase Tamil identity?!