18/07/2022
Annual Pada Yathra (පාද යාත්රා)
Walk from Okada to Katharagama
Introduction
The origins of Paada Yaathra (Foot Pilgrimage) comes from the story of God Kataragama who was the first pilgrim to make this journey on foot when he landed on the shores and walked to Kataragama.
This traditional two month long Paada Yaathra is done all on foot by Hindu Devotees all the way from Jaffna to the sacred Kataragama. Simple and ordinary people brave the scorching sun and the dangers from wild animals as they make this journey seldom knowing when their next meal will come. The diverse culture in Kataragama allows Buddhists, Hindus, Mulsims and Christians and all other religions to practice their faith in the protection of this sacred area.
Event Details
Start - 4.30PM on Thursday, 21st July 2022
End - 10.30PM on Monday, 25th July 2022
Departure - From Pettah SLTB Bus Stand
Route - Pettah > Avissawella > Eheliyagoda > Ratnapura > Pelmadulla > Kahawatta > Godakawela > Udawalawe > Thanamalvila > Kudaoya > Wellawaya > Buttala > Monaragala > Siyambalanduwa > Lahugala > Pottuvil > Panama > Okanda > Kumana > Yala > Kataragama > Tissamaharama > Lunugamvehera > Mattala (Southern expressway) > Makumbura
Visits
Panama Beach
Okanda Beach
Kumana National Park
Yala National Park
Kataragama Devalaya
Public Transport
Backpacking camping accommodation
Event photography
Basic first aid
Further Details
Please contact us on 0777 565 777
Special Remarks
Please be kind enough to inform the organizer about your health condition, if you are undergoing any special treatments for any kind of disease or ailments.
Leave nothing but footprints. Take nothing but pictures!
Be a responsible and respected traveler and save mother nature for our future generation.
