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Experience Kataragama, one of Sri Lanka’s great multi-faith pilgrimage towns. Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and indigenous Vedda traditions meet here through shrines, offerings and the celebrated Esala festival.
RegionMonaragala District, Uva Province
ExperienceHeritage
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Sacred multi-faith precinct\nKiri Vehera\nEsala festival\nLiving pilgrimage
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