Kataragama Esala festival [July 17 2016]

The annual Esala Festival of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devale held to pay homage to Lord Skandha, began with the flag hoisting at the auspicious time on July 5, 2016 and will continue for 15 days.

The festival will end after concluding the Maha Perahera on July 19, following the water-cutting ceremony at Jeevamali ferry in Menik Ganga on July 20.