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Kataragama

A forest shrine sacred to Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims alike, known for its Esala fire-walking festival.

Photo: Ghostface Buddha · CC BY-SA 2.0
Best Time to Go
May–Sep
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Our full guide to Kataragama is being written. It's on the Sri Lanka list as Worth a Detour.

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