The annual Perahera of the Kataragama Maha Devalaya staged for the fifth day last night. However, people were not allowed to participate at the procession. Pix by Nisal Baduge
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Comments - Festival of Kataragama Maha Devalaya
RoaringCreek Thursday, 15 July 2021 09:35 AM
Delusions at its peak!
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sgg Thursday, 15 July 2021 10:06 AM
Reminded of Baal worship in ancient times.
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Skanda Thursday, 15 July 2021 10:58 AM
What a travesty of a sacred Hindu temple with piousness as the hallmark turned into a circus for entertainment. People walk on pilgrimage from as far as the northernmost point - Point Pedro.
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Devotee Thursday, 15 July 2021 11:12 AM
These are for the benefit of the GODS as there were no peoples' participation.
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Atheïst Thursday, 15 July 2021 11:13 AM
Poor elephants. I don't think Lord Buddha approves animal abuse
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Hiran Thursday, 15 July 2021 11:19 AM
I’ve seen crazier way of worshiping in Europe during winter solstice but the people of those countries never call such practices as delusional acts or Baal worshipping. Celebrating God Kataragama Festival is part of Sri Lanka heritage and I wish I could be there too!
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siva soma Thursday, 15 July 2021 11:39 AM
Devotion, faith, belief, for generations. Millions
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Citizen Thursday, 15 July 2021 11:48 AM
I don't understand how Buddhist worshiping Hindu gods.
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Eesha Jayaweera Thursday, 15 July 2021 12:43 PM
mahajanaya natuwa perahara witharak karala deviyanwa sathutu karanna ba
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