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A ceremony in Ruhunu Maha Kataragama devalaya temple. Kataragama lake. Sri Lanka Royalty Free Stock Photo

Entrance gate. Ruhunu Maha Kataragama devalaya temple. Kataragama lake. Sri Lanka Royalty Free Stock Photo

Kiri Vehera Temple Kataragama Royalty Free Stock Photo

Fisherman on a traditional boat. Kataragama lake. Sri Lanka Royalty Free Stock Photo

A beautifully dressed ceremonial elephant parades through the Kataragama Festival in Sri Lanka. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Sri Lanka

Colurful dancers perform at the Kataragama Festival in Sri Lanka. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Colorful grocery shop and local woman in Kataragama, Sri Lanka Royalty Free Stock Photo

Kiri Vihara at Kataragama in Sri Lanka. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Drummers perform ahead of a parade elephant during the Kataragama Festival in Sri Lanka. Royalty Free Stock Photo

A ceremonial elephant dressed in a beautiful red cloak is led through the parade at the Kataragama Festival in Sri Lanka. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Fire Ball Dancers perform during the Kataragama Festival in Sri Lanka. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya was constructed by King Dutugemunu around 160 years B.c. in satisfaction of a promise to thrashing King Elara in fight. It was invested with huge degree of area by King Dutugemunu for its support and ensuing rulers did in like manner. The 'building is a basic structure of two flats and with no embellishments or show of glory. It has not experienced any major structural modifications, amid this long stretch of in excess of 2,000 years since its development.