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Sri Lanka is a very mystical island that is home to a variety of faiths and spiritual practices. To explore and discover all these fascinating locales, a variety of travel companies offer some competitive Sri Lanka tour packages in which one can witness the best cultural offerings on the island. Some of the best holiday packages Sri Lanka offers come courtesy of Shanti Travel Sri Lanka and visitors are sure to enjoy a holistic travel experience when travelling with these folks. One of the most spiritual locations on the island is housed in the town of Kataragama, home to an immensely powerful holy trio from the Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim faiths.
It is home to the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama devalaya, an important shrine dedicated to the powerful Kataragamadeviyo, also known as Skanda-Murugan, or Lord Katirkamam to the Tamil Hindu communities of Sri Lanka and South India. A shrine located nearby, called Sella Kataragama is dedicated to Lord Ganesha of the Hindu pantheon, considered to be the brother of Lord Katirkamam. Alongside the shrine is a river ridden with semi-precious gemstones, and the locals swear by its curative properties because of the high mineral content. The town also houses the Kiri Vehera Buddhist Stupa, which is a massive, magnificent Buddhist temple erected on the site where Lord Buddha was believed to have conversed with King Mahasena, who presided over the Kataragama area during the time. Kataragama is also home to an Islamic Mosque, dedicated to Al-Khidr, or the “Green Man” in Islamic lore who is believed to be an early prophet. The prophet has associations with the waters of immortality, since upon drinking it, he was believed to have attained eternal youth. He is believed to guide those faithful adherents who embark upon the mystical path. When one sets foot in Kataragama, one immediately feels the atmospheric shift in the air that hearkens to these spiritual places of worship within the town.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
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