Kataragama

The God of Kataragama

Overview

Kataragama is the most unique deity in Sri Lanka - a syncretic god worshipped by Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims. He is considered a form of Kartikeya/Murukan.

Key Facts

Location: Kataragama, Hambantota
Type: Syncretic deity (Buddhist-Hindu-Muslim)
Festival: Esala Perahera

Significance

Unique to Sri Lanka
Worshipped across religious boundaries

Source: Local tradition

Kataragama

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Kataragama

The God of Kataragama

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Kataragama

The God of Kataragama

Overview

Key Facts

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