Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya
A revered pilgrimage destination for Buddhists and Hindus, with daily poojas and the famous annual Kataragama festival.
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Religious Places
A modern guide to sacred places and pilgrimage destinations around Kataragama.
Kiri Vehera
A sacred Buddhist stupa close to Kataragama Devalaya and linked with ancient Buddhist history.
Sella Kataragama Temple
A sacred temple area on the banks of Menik Ganga, closely connected with Kataragama legends.
Sithulpawwa Rock Temple
An ancient temple complex with stupas, cave temples and rock paintings located within the Yala area.
Ramba Raja Maha Viharaya
A heritage temple site on the bank of the Walawe Ganga connected with ancient Ruhuna history.
Kebiliththa Devalaya
A deep-jungle sacred site believed to be spiritually connected with God Kataragama.
Kirinda Raja Maha Viharaya
A temple on a rocky summit with coastal views and historical links to Princess Viharamahadevi.
Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharaya
An ancient Buddhist temple and major southern monastery near Tissamaharama.
Mulkirigala Raja Maha Viharaya
A rock monastery with ancient caves, reclining Buddha statues and historic murals.
Wedihiti Kanda
A sacred mountain pilgrimage site associated with Kataragama deity legends.