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26 October 2019
Long way with steps and a buddhist worshiping place above from sea level with cold wind
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15 May 2019
It’s so lovely to climb steps. We went through the steps and came down by a Double Cab. It’s a nice path.!!!
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20 April 2019
A beautiful place unfortunately overshadowed by the heaps of rubbish left there by local tourists.
It's a steep climb of about 2500 steps, allow plenty of time to get up there by sunrise. The views from the top are stunning.response / report this review -
11 April 2019
One of my favorite place. You will feel relax once u reach top.
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23 March 2019
Great place of worship to visit. For full experience, visit at the time of the devala procession. Pretty good hike to the top too (watch out for monkeys). You can also travel by vehicle.
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04 February 2019
Wedasitikanda An ancient place' is located near the Kataragama city. There are also vehicles to go to the top of the hill.
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04 January 2019
A devotional realm where you feel the presence of God Murugan, in each step you take. Quite a climb, but the journey is exhilarating ends with satisfaction.
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14 December 2018
Wedihiti Kanda (Wedahiti Kanda) is a rocky mountain located about 3.5 km from the famous Kataragama Devalaya. Except for Kataragama Devalaya and Sella Kataragama, Wedihiti Kanda is one of the most popular destination for the pilgrims to Kataragama.
It is said that the prince Dutugemunu made a wow to the Deity Kataragama to make a grandeur devale once he wins over the invador Elara who was ruling from Anuradhapura. After the war, the king came to Kataragama and on his way met the Daity Kataragama at the top of the Wadihiti Kanda.response / report this review -
13 November 2018
According to history documents it is said to be the place where deity Katharagama stayed and where King Dutugamunu met him. Legend has it that the king inquired from deity where he should build a new temple for him. Then he took the bow and arrow and shot it. Where it lande he built the shrine, where now we call Katharagama maha Devalaya (කතරගම මහා දේවාලය). This is a place of worship and a climb of around 3.5km. Leave nothing but your footprint.
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13 October 2018
Great place. Beware from monkeys. Nice view from the mountain. Transport facility also available.
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12 October 2018
best place to visit while your travel to katharagamaand yala safari great views from top of the mountain
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21 September 2018
Please enough to like this review .Religious place to be worshiped
Wedihiti Kanda (Wedahiti Kanda) is a rocky mountain located about 3.5 km from the famous Kataragama Devalaya. Except for Kataragama Devalaya and Sella Kataragama, Wedihiti Kanda is one of the most popular destination for the pilgrims to Kataragama
Although not much of its history is known, this mountain is buried deep in folklore all connected to deity of Kataragama.
It is said that the prince Dutugemunu made a wow to the Deity Kataragama to make a grandeur devale once he wins over the invador Elara who was ruling from Anuradhapura. After the war, the king came to Kataragama and on his way met the Daity Kataragama at the top of the Wadihiti Kanda.
The king inquired where he would like the new shrine to be built. He then took the bow and a arrow and asked that the shrine to built on the place the arrow falls and shot a arrow to the air. The arrow fell on the ground where the Kataragama Devalaya lies today where the first devalaya was built by King Dutugemunu.
Some legends consider the Katragama Deviyo (deity) as the powerful regional warrior king Mahasena who ruled the area when the Buddha made his 3rd visit to Sri Lanka in the 8th year of his enlightenment ( 580 BC) . This warrior king took to Buddhism after meeting the Buddha and was elevated to a deity by the community after his death.
It is also believed that King Mahasena retreated to the Wedahiti Kanda mountain top at old age after handing over the throne to this eldest son. He lived a life of a hemit meditating at the top of this mountain.
Even today, there are remains of a ancient shrine at the top. But newer shrine rooms has come up and antiquity of this mountain has totally disappeared. Still, the climb to top of this mountain is a unique spiritual experience and even for a non believer, the panoramic view and the peaceful atmosphere from the top will make the climb worthwhile Please enough to like this reviewresponse / report this review -
22 April 2018
A very steep ride. You have to pay and take a vehicle to the top and the view is breathtaking.
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19 April 2018
Vedasiti kanda is a very sacred place. When we are going that place we can worship God katharagama. goin
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18 April 2018
Its have to buddist and hindu temples.have to climb 2km mountain.very beautifull place.
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21 January 2018
It's Hindu and Buddhist temple, to reach the top about two km hill climbing. Its popular for tourists. Children, olders, family place, beautiful aesthetic place, not require any wheelchair because they provide Jeep with driver. This is a prayer place but many religious visiting to enjoy. Also Hill climbing is very good for health.
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06 January 2018
Amassing placehistorical place..and beautiful place
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28 December 2017
Buddhist temple located in the kathiragama 7 hills.
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24 December 2017
Good place for visit.
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08 October 2017
good buddhist religious place in the country..
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20 June 2017
This is a sacred place which is full of beautiful sceneries.When you climb the hill you can hear some motivational folk songs.Visit this place and feel the beauty of nature.Don't pollute this ancient place
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18 June 2017
Such a nice place.4km away from Katharagama. Now there is a Cab service from bottom to top. Its a great service. There is a beautiful historical story attached to this place. People believe once upon a time " God katharagama " is used to live this place.
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24 May 2017
There is a paved access road for vehicles but advised to go on foot to enjoy the scenery. Best time is in the early morning.
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18 April 2017
It's a multi-religious place. There is a Hindu Temple as well
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16 April 2017
You have to park your vehicle at the car park and go by a truck up to the hill (Rs.350/- per person- local rate). The vehicles won't go up after 5 p.m.
You can also walk up the hill but then you won't be allowed to go up after 4 p.m.response / report this review -
29 March 2017
After lapse of a long period I though of visiting Wadahiti Kanda recently. Now most of the things and the natural beauty it had those days is not to be seen.
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17 February 2017
It will tried when you going to peak , after you go it's just awesome place It's miracle place to visit,
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