Informazioni generali
| Destinazione | Durata |
|---|
| Yala, Sri Lanka | 4 ore |
Il programma nel dettaglio
Kataragama Excursion – (Kataragama Temple and Kiri Vehera Buddhist Temple)
The Kataragama temple - is one of the ancient sites which are revered by Hindus, Buddhists as well as the Veddas. The temple also attracts many people from South India. The temple complex is a shrine to the Buddhist guardian deity Kataragama 'deviyo' and Hindu War God Murugan. The complex contains the Buddhist temples which are managed by Buddhists, the temples and shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva the Hindus maintain and a mosque which the Muslims govern. This unique feature of Kataragama temples makes the complex, one of the most secular sites in Sri Lanka. Many years ago, the jungle shrine was entirely inaccessible, but today it can be easily accessed by an all-weather road.
The Kiri Vehera - is also known as 'the milk stupa', is situated at Kataragama is one of the sixteen sacred places which had been visited by Buddha Shakyamuni. The Kiri Vehera depicts a beautiful relationship between Hinduism and Buddhism. The relationship between Buddha Shakyamuni and Lord Murugan facilitated a peaceful coexistence between Buddhist and Hindu devotees in the region. The stupa is in the garden of the Kihir trees, which was known as Kihir Vehara. However, later for convenience and ease of pronunciation, the name was changed to Kiri Vehara.
1430 hrs You will be picked up from your hotel and drive to Kataragama
1515 hrs Upon arrival, visit Kataragama Temple and Kiri Vehera Buddhist Temple.
1830 hrs Return to your hotel for late breakfast
Inclusions
• Hotel pickup and drop-off by an Air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver.
• All government taxes
Exclusion
• Tips & Porterage
• Extras of personal nature
• Accommodation at any hotels
• Meals during excursions
• Language speaking guides
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