Book "Ancient Jaffna"
by Mudaliyar C. Rasanayagam
renowned historian in Jaffna, first edition dated 1926 - Re-edition 2003 (Sri Lanka, 20th c.)
Magos Foundation Collection
THE MOUNTAIN OF KEERIMALAI WITH ITS SPRING & THE MAGUS OF INDIA
“The sacred mountain referred to by Marignolli in relation to the magus is obviously the not very impressive mountain of Keerimalai, which is sacred to the Hindus and was the residence of ascetic mystics in ancient times. The water from the spring at the foot of this mountain, which Marignolli says he drank from, is undoubtedly the sacred spring of Keerimalai, which was and still is a major attraction for thousands of pilgrims.”