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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 […]

Feb 04 2024

Valli Amma’s cave

Situated on the banks of the Menik Ganga in Sella Kataragama, Valli Amma’s cave is believed to be where Prince Skandha met his future consort for the first time and […]

Feb 04 2024

Thevani Amman Kovil

Situated to the left of the main shrine is the shrine of Devasena or Tevani Amma, which is of considerable importance for Hindus. According to legend, God Kataragama’s senior spouse […]

Feb 04 2024

Kiri Vehera

Securing prominence as one of the more unique sacred monuments among the historical sites in Ruhuna, the Kiri Vehera is an ancient stupa believed to date back to 3rd century […]

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