Sangarathai Madam (Resting Place)

Several resting places were found along all major roads in the Jaffna region. Many of these are now in ruins or demolished. Many place names such as "Ottumadam", "Aarukal madam", "Saanthaiyar madam", "Madaththadi", "Maruthanar madam" etc., still remind us the way-side rest lobbies which once stood there.

In those days, when many people used to travel even long distances by foot, sometimes with their agricultural products on their heads, these resting places provided them with comfort and relaxation.

Many others who use bullock carts for traveling and transportation of goods also needed such places to feed their animals and give them some rest on the way specially during hot summer months. A resting place in Jaffna consisted of the following features: a resting place, well, water tank and large shady trees around the place

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