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Feb 12 2024

Channelling hope for the Apeksha Hospital

Drawing inspiration from the generosity of visitors to Kataragama and the benevolence of the God Kataragama, the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya is directing the temple’s funds, donated as tribute by […]

Feb 12 2024

Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya Fund initiatives – Social welfare

● Construction of a children’s ward complex at the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital● Conducting a free Korean language course as a solution to the prevailing issue of unemployment in the Kataragama […]

Feb 12 2024

Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya Fund initiatives – Development of the sacred site

● Construction of new entrance wall across the Menik River near Bridge No. 2● Paving the Kiri Vehera ‘sala pathala maluwa’ (compound) with granite● Construction of embankments for the conservation […]

Feb 04 2024

Menik Ganga

The Menik Ganga at Kataragama is a sacred river which begins from the Namunukula Mountain Range and is a subject of many legends. Customarily, devotees perform their ablutions by bathing […]

Feb 04 2024

Kataragama Esala Festival

The Kataragama Esala Festival is the most magnificent and colourful festival held annually for the gods of Kataragama. Held on the Esala Full Moon Poya Day, it includes elements such […]

Feb 04 2024

Yala National Park

Designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1990, the Yala National Park is the second largest national park in Sri Lanka. Consisting of five blocks, three of which are open to […]

Feb 04 2024

Muslim Mosque

True to Kataragama’s renown as a multi-faith religious centre, Islamic Kathirkamam draws thousands of Muslim pilgrims who go annually to visit the mosque and shrine. The mosque at Kataragama contains […]

Feb 04 2024

Sella-Kataragama Ganesha Devalaya

Named after Lord Ganesh, the Ganesh Temple in Sella Kataragama is located on the waters of the Menik River. Although the Menik River is prone to flooding, the temple has […]

Feb 04 2024

Vedahiti Kanda

Before reaching the Maha Devalaya, a range of mountains is visible on the right. Among them is the holy mountain known as Vedahiti Kanda, the abode of the God Kataragama. […]

Feb 04 2024

Valli Amma Devalaya

Built for the Goddess Valli, the Valli Amma Devalaya is believed to predate the Sinhalese race, being an ancient deity worshipped by the aboriginal tribe that existed before the arrival […]

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