Kataragama
Kataragama is a significant pilgrimage town located in the Monaragala District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. It is renowned for its multi-religious significance, attracting devotees of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. The town is centered around the Kataragama temple complex, a sacred site dedicated to the deity Skanda, also known as Kataragama Deviyo in Sri Lanka.
The primary Buddhist temple is dedicated to Lord Buddha's third visit to the island, while the Hindu
The annual festival, the Esala Perahera, held in July or August, is a spectacular event characterized by