Kataragama Temple
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Kataragama temple in Kataragama, Sri Lanka, is a temple complex dedicated to Buddhist guardian deity Kataragama deviyo and Hindu War God Murugan. It is one of the few religious sites in Sri Lanka that
Maha Devale/murugan Kovil
People of Coast Vedda descent taking a pilgrimage on foot (Pada Yatra) from the town of Muttur in the east of Sri Lanka to the temple
Path towards the Kiri Vehera, on the temple complex
The interior of the Maha Devale. The Yantra is kept behind a curtain that figures Murukan with his two wives
Kataragama deviyo
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Kataragama deviyo is a guardian deity of Sri Lanka. A popular deity who is considered to be very powerful, shrines dedicated to Kataragama deviyo are found in many places of the country. Sinhalese Bud
Kataragama deviyo is identified with God Skanda of Hinduism
Main entrance of the Kataragama temple premises
A group of dancers participating in the Kataragama Esala Festival