The fact that Keerimalai is celebrated for its fresh water springs and the additional fact that there in its vicinity are subterranean caves, where according to legend Kuveni hid Vijaya's companions, lends credence to this theory.
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The other suggested derivation for the name Thambapanni, makes the claim for Keerimalai or its proximity as the landing place of Prince Vijaya still stronger.
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The Tissanayagams are an ancient Jaffna Tamil family with extensive land holdings in and around the town of Mathakal on the northern coast of Jaffna, close to Keerimalai (where the famous hot springs are located).