Sri Lanka tour packages

Srilanka makes for an ideal pilgrims destination too in addition to its splendid scenic beauty. Kataragama is sacred town of utmost importance to Buddhist, Hindus, Muslim and the Vedda people of Srilanka.

Kataragama attracts several tourists from southern India too primarily for being host to the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama devalaya shrine dedicated to Skanda Murukan. A small ancient village, Kataragama has emerged as a highly developed worship place for many tourists who set out on pilgrimage to Kataragama.

Surrounded by jungle Kataragama is home to the oldest Buddhist Stupa – Kiri Vehera. The night view of the dagoba makes Kiri Vehera a sight to behold. In close proximity is the Yala national park which couples as a tourist’s attraction while at Kataragama.

Kataragama is a town of many religions. Within the temple complex is an Islamic view which can be confusing to first time visitors. It is the difference of caste and creed that many Srilankans put behind and visit the Kataragama temple to seek solace, peace, prosperity and harmony.

Sella Katirkamam is a shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha and the local river of gems – Manika Gangai is where many pilgrims come to take a holy dip to purify themselves of their sins. The river water is known to have therapeutic benefit due to its high gem content and the rich properties of the roots.

The BO tree behind the Kataragama temple is one of the eight samplings of Sri Mahabodhiya believed to be planted in the 3rd century BC. The Dagoba of Kiri Vehera holds a lot of spiritual importance for Sinhalese Buddhist.

The growing popularity of Kataragama has resulted in improved connectivity via road, rail and Over River. Kataragama is a pilgrimage where you can see religious diversities make a union and focus on one goal – peaceful prayer.