A quick guide on Kataragama

In spite of the caste and creed, all Sri Lankans show great honour to God Kataragama. Many locals and even tourists visit this multi-religious sacred city, especially during the Kataragama Perahera.

Sella Kataragama

Sella Kataragama is popular as the place where the God Kataragama met his spouse for the first time. This small town is located 4km away from Kataragama and ones who want to reach this place need to cross the ‘Menik Ganga’. You will find a plethora of kovils and devalas like the Valliamma Kovil, Lakshmi Kovil, and Saman Devalaya.

The Kirivehera Temple

Kirivehera temple is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Sri Lanka. This pure white stupa was built by King Mahasen and it’s 96 feet high. According to the Dhatuvamsa, it is said that Buddha has visited this place during his third visit to Sri Lanka. If you are planning to visit this remarkable temple, stay in one of the star class hotels in Kataragama Sri Lanka the likes of Mandara Rosen Kataragama, from which the temple is a 10-minute drive.

Kataragama Maha Devalaya

Kataragama Maha Devalaya is known as a place of reverence for many cultures. Once visited this site you will witness many pilgrims carrying baskets of fruits which are to be offered to God Kataragama. If you visit this develaya during July or August, you will see an amazing spectacle of the Kataragama festival.

Kataragama Museum

This museum showcases a collection of Buddhist and Hindu artefacts. In addition, you will see huge fibreglass replicas of statues from all around the country.

Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+