Katharagama is one of the most holy towns compelling mix of pomp and procession, piety and religious extravagance. Kataragama is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Sri Lanka; a holy place for Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus and Veddah people. It had been mainly divoted for God Kanda Kumaru (God Katharagama/Skanda Kumar). Kanda Kumaru is one of the 4 main gods in Sri Lankan Siv Helaya.
It is one of the most wonderful destinations where the most outlandish of legends becomes solid fact and magic floats in clouds of incense. Many believe that King Dutugemunu built a shrine to Kataragama Deviyo (the resident god) here in the 2nd century BC, but the site is thought to have been significant for even longer.
In July and August, the Kataragama Festival draws thousands of pilgrims. Apart from festival time, the town is busiest at weekends and on poya (full moon) days. It's easily visited from Tissa.
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Map From Airport/Colombo to Katharagama
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