Kataragama
deity earth Sri Lankan single tradition · 1
Kataragama is a deity to whom the Esala Perahera festival was initially dedicated, alongside Kannaki, Natha, and Vishnu. The festival later incorporated the procession of the holy tooth relic of Buddha during the 18th century.
When
- First attested
- 1700 CE
- Attested period
- 1700 – 2020
- Historical notes
- The Esala Perahera festival was initially dedicated to Kataragama and other deities, later incorporating Buddha's tooth relic procession in the 18th century.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Gautama Buddha
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The Esala Perahera festival was initially dedicated to Kannaki, Kataragama, Natha, and Vishnu, which later incorporated the procession of holy tooth relic of Buddha during the 18th century.”
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