Culture

Kataragama
The Sacred City of Kataragama is frequently visited by adherents from all religions in Sri Lanka and from all over the world. King Dutugamunu, a national hero if Sri Lanka who fought the war against invaders is believed to be the first patron of Kataragama. The annual procession held in the months of July and August is a prominent pageant with all its colorful glory. Main attractions in the event include the fire walking by devotees and Kavadi Dancing.

Bandagiriya Temple
Bandagiriya forms the highest point in Hambantota District. Located at its summit is the ancient Bandagiriya Vihara (temple). In Dathuwamsa, one of the ancient chronicles of Sri Lankan history, it is mentioned that this temple was built by King Kawantissa in the 2nd century BC. Bandagiriya provides quiet and peaceful surroundings and forms a wonderful vista to enjoy the sunset.

Ussangoda Ramayana Temple
Proclaimed as one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka, Ussangoda offers you the chance to have a leisurely day, perhaps with a picnic basket enjoying the breathtaking views of the clear Indian Ocean.The popular Indian legend of Rama – Seeta & Ravana has a significant relationship with this picturesque highland located by the Ocean. While historians and archeologists have named this as an archeological site, some scientists claim that the red-soiled Greenland was formed by a clash of a huge asteroid.

Sithulpawwa Rock Temple
Sithulpawwa rock temple is historically significant and identified as one of the greatest 2nd century sites of Buddhist scholarship. With a history of over 2200 years, this is an ancient place of worship in the Hambantota district. The modern name Sithulpawwa is derived from the ancient ‘Cittalpabbata’, ‘The hill of the quiet mind’. It is said that in the 1st century AD as many as 12,000 Arahants lived here (monks that have achieved the highest mind level in Buddhism). Unlike the great monasteries in Anuradhapura and other towns, life at Sithulpawwa was hard and a monk or nun lived there only if they were interested in silence and solitude. Located opposite the Maha Sithulpawwa rock which is 400 feet (122M) in height is a cave temple. This cave temple, which is 67 feet high and 30 feet long, is part of the intricate cave-complex at Sithulpawwa.
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