Kataragama Temple

Kataragama Temple

Description of Kataragama Temple

A multi-religious sacred complex dedicated to the guardian deity Kataragama deviyo.

Detailed information about Kataragama Temple

Kataragama is a pilgrimage town sacred to Buddhist, Hindu and indigenous Vedda people of Sri Lanka. The main shrine is dedicated to Kataragama deviyo (Murugan). It is a complex of various shrines that attracts thousands of devotees daily.