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 […]