Wedihiti Kanda In Kataragama

Wedihiti Kanda is a rocky hill that is 3.5 km away from the notable Kataragama Devalaya. Wedihiti Kanda is one of the well-known destinations for pilgrims to Kataragama, except Kataragama Devalaya and Sella Kataragama. There are few details of Wedihiti Kanda, but folklore reveals that this mountain has a solid link to the Kataragama Deity. Myths of yore tell that King Dutugemuwa guaranteed the Deity Kataragama that he would construct a grandeur devale if he defeated King Elara, whose rule field was Anuradhapura. When the war was achieved the King Dutugemunu entered Kataragama and met with Deity Kataragama. It is said that this meeting took position on the top of Wedihiti Kanda. The King then asked as to where the shrine should be constructed. After that, he stated that the shrine should be built where the arrow falls using a bow and arrow. Having exploded the arrow, it fell on the surface where the present Kataragama Devalaya is today. Thus, King Dutugemunu constructed this Devalaya.

Location: Province: Southern Province

Distance: 5