Kataragama Festival
While Kandy is dazzling away quite similarly Kataragama is also competitively celebrates Esala Perehara in honour of God Skandha – the warrior god of Kataragama. The jungle shrine comes back to life with the festivities and the procession represents Hindu folklore, music and dance forms, and also fire walking is done by many believers, in sacrifice and devotion to God Kataragama.
Attractions
- Kala Pola
- Duruthu Perahera
- Thai Pongal
- Donald Steele Golf Tournament
- Navam Perehara
- Hot Air Ballooning Festival
- Maha Siva Rathri
- Sinhala and Tamil New Year
- Vesak
- Poson
- Kandy Perehara
- Kataragama Festival
- Vel
- Nallur Festival
- Minneriya Gathering
- Bird Watching at Anawilundawa
- Whale and Dolphin watching
- Pilgrimage Season – Adam’s Peak
- Christmas