2025 Kataragama Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Kataragama temple (Sinhala: රුහුණු කතරගම දේවාලය, lit. 'Ruhuṇu Kataragama Dēvālaya', Tamil: கதிர்காமம் முருகன் கோயில், lit. 'Katirkāmam Murugan Kōvil') 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 is venerated by the Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and the Vedda people. For most of the past millennia, it was a jungle shrine very difficult to access; today it is accessible by an all-weather road. The shrines and the nearby Kiri Vehera are managed by Buddhists, the shrines dedicated to Teyvāṉai and Shiva are managed by Hindus and the mosque by Muslims.

Kataragama temple (Sinhala: රුහුණු කතරගම දේවාලය, lit. 'Ruhuṇu Kataragama Dēvālaya', Tamil: கதிர்காமம் முருகன் கோயில், lit. 'Katirkāmam Murugan Kōvil') 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 is venerated by the Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and the Vedda people.[3] For most of the past millennia, it was a jungle shrine very difficult to access; today it is accessible by an all-weather road. The shrines and the nearby Kiri Vehera are managed by Buddhists, the shrines dedicated to Teyvāṉai and Shiva are managed by Hindus and the mosque by Muslims

My stay at Leopard Safari Yala was a wonderful and unique time spent in the heart of Sri Lanka's picturesque nature. The accommodation was characterized by luxury and comfort. The tents were perfectly equipped and designed in a sophisticated style that harmonized with the surrounding nature. I enjoyed the delicious and diverse cuisine provided by a professional chef and the excellent hospitality service that paid attention to the smallest details. The car trip to Yala Park was also an exciting adventure that allowed me to see a variety of wildlife. Staying at Leopard Safari Yala was an unforgettable and enchanting experience in the heart of the Sri Lankan wilderness.

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