| Sri Lanka is a land that prides itself in being one of the | | | | 293 kilometers to the south of Colombo. This religious |
| most culturally rich tourist destinations in Asia. Most of | | | | site is thought to be one of the most famous |
| the cultural aspects of life in Sri Lanka are linked with | | | | pilgrimage sites in the country. Thousands of locals visit |
| Buddhism and Hinduism. Buddhism and Hinduism have | | | | Kataragama to pray for their personal needs and |
| been with the people of the country for many | | | | present offerings to the gods to ensure that their |
| generations and have shaped their lives for centuries, | | | | prayer is answered. If you find yourself in Kataragama |
| encouraging them to hold on to their cultural values and | | | | between the months of July and August, you will have |
| ritualistic methods of worship to ensure a peaceful and | | | | the experience of a lifetime, as the Kataragama |
| fulfilling life. Although most of the religious sites are | | | | Festival attracts thousands of locals to partake of its |
| located away from Colombo, visitors have the | | | | colorful celebrations. The god that is believed to be |
| opportunity to reach these destinations within a matter | | | | ever-present at this location is known as Kataragama |
| of hours. | | | | Devi, for whom King Dutugemunu constructed a |
| Kataragama is a city which is situated approximately | | | | temple. |