This annual Esala festival is celebrated to mark the historic divine wedding of God Skanda Kumara and Princess Valli Amma, he said. The ancient Kataragama Maha Devalaya is believed to have been built by King Dutugemunu as a token of gratitude to God Kataragama.The annual Esala Maha perahera of Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya will be held for fifteen days on a grand scale.

2023

Kataragama festival starts - 19th June 2023
Kataragama festival ends - 03rd July 2023