Jaffna
Jaffna is the cultural capital of Sri Lanka’s Tamil community in the far north of the island, a city of ancient Hindu temples, distinctive architecture, rich culinary traditions, and a resilient, welcoming community that offers one of the most rewarding cultural encounters in all of Sri Lanka. The peninsula’s network of islands, lagoons, colonial fortresses, […]
Kataragama
Kataragama is one of Sri Lanka’s multi-religious pilgrimage centres, a sacred jungle town revered by Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and indigenous Vedda communities, all of whom converge here to venerate the deity Skanda, whose sacred precinct lies here. The nightly ritual ceremonies, offerings and the astonishing spectacle of devotional practice make Kataragama one of the most […]
Koneswaram Temple, Trincomalee
The Koneswaram Temple is one of Sri Lanka’s significant Hindu heritage sites, a sacred Shaivite temple perched on the Swami Rock headland above the Indian Ocean, with temple walls that appear to dissolve into the blue horizon. The site commands views across Trincomalee Harbour and the ocean beyond, and its ancient origins and sacred Lingam […]
Adam’s Peak
Adam’s Peak is Sri Lanka’s most iconic pilgrimage mountain, a sacred summit rising 2,243 metres above sea level, revered by Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and Christians alike for the mysterious sacred footprint enshrined at its summit. The pre-dawn climb through a pathway of tea-light lanterns, culminating in the sunrise above the clouds, is one of the […]
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
The Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy is one of Asia’s most important places of pilgrimage, housing the revered Tooth Relic of the Buddha within a lakeside complex of gilded roofs and ornate wooden carvings. The daily Tevava rituals, accompanied by traditional drumming and flute music, offer an atmosphere of spiritual beauty. The temple […]