Kataragama
Kataragama is the most important pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka; a holy place for Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus and Veddah people.
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Hotels
Chalet Resort
Escape to tranquility at Chalet Resort in Kataragama. Indulge in nature's beauty, comfort, and exceptional hospitality..
Hotel Senora
Cozy double room in scenic Kataragama Chalet resort, offering comfort and serenity amidst breathtaking natural surroundings.
Relax Lake View Resort
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Jayasinghe Holiday Resort
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What to know before visiting Kataragama
Kataragama is the most important pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka; a holy place for Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus and Veddah people.
It is one of those 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.