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*Among the oldest living traditions of Sri Lanka, the Kataragama Pada Yathra, or the foot pilgrimage of the devotees of Lord Kataramaga is one of the most well-known and observed traditions that has stood the test of time. The pilgrimage begins from Sri Sella Shanthi Temple of the northern premises and ends at the Kataragama shrine in the remote southeastern jungle as the pilgrimage is a tradition inherited from the island’s indigenous forest dwellers, known as the ‘Veddas’.
This pilgrimage which covers several hundred kilometers, and the pilgrims must leave behind everything except a bundle of essentials until the end of the pilgrimage to experience the homeless life of a beggar or homeless recluse, whilst simultaneously teaching the pilgrims about the paradoxes of life. This pilgrimage has played a major role in propagating the local traditions of Kataragama throughout the country and ever predates the arrival of the island’s four major religions.
Our guests travelling with us during this period will be able to witness and experience this beautiful spiritual event and attend a ceremony of blessings at the Kataragama Temple.
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16 июн 2023
