Jaffna
Jaffna is a city of character, resilience, and a rich Hindu religious tradition, unlike anywhere else on the island. The towering gopurams of its ancient temples rise above a flat, dry landscape of palmyra palms and Dutch colonial architecture, and the city’s vibrant daily life unfolds around markets, fishing harbours, and religious festivals.
Kataragama
Kataragama is a jungle shrine complex in the deep south where Buddhist, Hindu, and indigenous Vedda traditions converge in an atmosphere of authentic devotion. The central shrine dedicated to the war deity Skanda draws pilgrims year-round, and the major festival seasons bring acts of faith, including intense firewalking and kavadi processions.
Koneswaram Temple
The Koneswaram Temple is one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred Hindu sites, an ancient Shiva temple rebuilt atop Swami Rock, a sheer cliff face 130 metres above the sea at the entrance to Trincomalee harbour. The original temple was destroyed by Portuguese colonists in 1624, and some have since been recovered and enshrined in the […]
Adam’s Peak
Adam’s Peak is one of the great pilgrimage sites, undertaken by Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians alike, who ascend its summit to pay respects to a sacred footprint enshrined there. The pilgrimage season runs from Dec to May, when thousands of devotees and travellers climb the 5,500 steps to the summit for a sunrise of […]
Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
The Temple of the Tooth Relic is one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist sites, housing the revered tooth relic of Lord Buddha. Located in the historic city of Kandy, this UNESCO World Heritage landmark showcases stunning architecture, rich cultural traditions, and spiritual significance, attracting pilgrims and visitors from around the world.