Sights in Kataragama

1. Maha Devale

   • Kataragama, Sri Lanka
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   This is the most important shrine. It contains the lance of the six-faced, 12-armed Hindu war god, Murugan (Skanda), who is seen as identical to the Kataragama Deviyo. Followers make offerings at daily puja at 4.30am, 10.30am and 6.30pm (no 4.30am offering on Saturday). Outside this shrine are two large boulders, against which pilgrims smash burning coconuts while muttering a prayer.

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2. Archaeological Museum

   • Kataragama, Sri Lanka
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   An archaeological museum has a collection of Hindu and Buddhist religious items, as well as huge fibreglass models of statues from around Sri Lanka. A small museum has a display of Buddhist statues.

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3. Ul-Khizr Mosque

   • Kataragama, Sri Lanka
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   The Muslim area features the beautiful Ul-Khizr Mosque with coloured tile work and wooden lintels, and tombs of two holy men.

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