Manipay Velakkai Pillaiyar Temple is a temple in the town of Manipay, Jaffna devoted to the Hindu deity, Murugan. The temple was built by Gate Mudaliyar Sivakolundu of Manipay and has been kept in the hands of his descendants to this day. Revenue for the temple is relatively low as compared to other temples on the island considering its location in a relatively unpopulated area; consequently, its upkeep and festivities is mainly paid for by the trustees of the temple and their family members, all of whom are descendants of Mudaliyar Sivakolundu. District : Northern Province,Jaffna Location : Manipay,Tamileelam Location : Manipay or Maanippaai is an affluent town in the northern Jaffna District of Tamil Eelam. The original name of Manipay is Periyapulam. Popular & Historical Vinajagar Temple ( Kovil ) in jaffna. located near Manipay police station.