Kebilithha devalaya

History

Also know as
Siyambalawa devalaya

Kebiliththa is alleged to be the spiritual residence of God Kataragama.

According to the ancient stories, God Kataragama (Skanda Kumara) had met his future wife Walli Amma at this place near a tamarind tree (“Siyambala” tree) from which it develops its name “Siyambalawa devalaya”. Devotees believe that God Kataragama resides and meditates at this sacred land. However, it is believed that Kataragama Deviyo resides in Kataragama Devalaya only on festival days or poya days and on all other days he resides in Kebiliththa..

Rituals


Devotees follow and conduct many rituals to pay their respects to God Katharagama to get his blessings