The bus was travelling from the pilgrim town of Kataragama in the island's deep south to the central city of Kurunegala, a distance of about 155 miles. Deadly bus accidents are common in Sri ...

He then proceeded to the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, where he sought divine blessings. Following the religious observances, the High Commissioner met with Dishan Wickramaratne Gunasekara, the ...

The Gadaladeniya Temple features a stony shrine and a seated Buddha gilded in gold with a ... carvings on wooden pillars and is dedicated to Kataragama, the Hindu deity of war.

Along the Buttala-Kataragama road, a majestic wild elephant ... 70 per cent of the population is Buddhist and before Buddha was born, his mother dreamt of a great white elephant.

Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka visited the historic Kataragama Sacred site and actively participated in religious rituals on ...

People perform traditional dances during the final day of Kataragama Perahera in Katharagama, Sri Lanka, July 21, 2024. Kataragama Perahera is an important festival in Sri Lanka. During the ...