Heshani Holiday Homes

12/06/2023

Escape to tranquility and indulge in a truly exceptional experience at Heshani Holiday Homes. Discover a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Katharagama, where luxury meets personalized service.

Call us at 0779213198 or 0112156878 to book your unforgettable stay today!

09/06/2019

Special bundle offer

Exclusively for Heshani Holiday Homes Customers
Get a Safari to Yala / Weragala and an A/C Triple Room for just Rs.8200
(The safari travelers will be spending around 5 hours at the park)

This offer will be valid for a limited time

*Terms and conditions applied

01/01/2019

Wishing everyone of you a happy and a prosperous new year 2019...

30/12/2018

Tissamaharama temple is one of those things that we pass by when we travel to kataragama. It is said that lord Buddha has spent time meditating at this place with 500 other Arahats.
Tissamaharama raja maha viharaya is just 15 - 20 drive from our hotel.

21/12/2018

Let’s have a relaxing weekend..shall we??

19/12/2018

Who wants some “Kiribath” along with seeni symbol, Lunu Miris and Sri Lankan dhal curry?
At Heshani Holiday homes we love to serve you all “gamei k**a” ..the authentic Sri Lankan food.
Call us on 076 8376728 to get more information or to make reservations.

23/03/2017

School holidays are almost here.why not visit kataragama to have a relaxing get away with your family? Reserve your room today for the next vacation.

Hurry up and get your special early bird offer !

For further information or reservations please contact us on 0779 213198.

17/09/2016

Hmmmm...what more can we ask for :D

12/08/2016

Welcome to Heshani Holiday Homes! We are just near kiriwehera and Kataragama dewalaya and it is 6 minutes drive from our hotel premises.

All our rooms are triple rooms which can accommodate up to 3 persons and our guests can stay comfortably in these rooms.

The food which serve are made of the best ingredients and we do not compromise on that at all. If you like to have a piece of 'wew mallu' or 'gamei k**a' style lunch we can serve you the food just the way you prefer and will delight your taste buds for sure.

The service we give you is of a one of a kind.We can promise you that the experience you will have with us will be remembered forever :)

Check in once with us and feel the difference..

See you soon :)

24/07/2016

Comments like these from our guests makes us just more than happy and joyful..and its a wonderful feeling..

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19/07/2016

Kirinda is a small but beautiful village on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, 10 km south of Tissa & close to Kataragama. It has a beautiful beach and a Buddhist shrine built on a huge round rock. The area is also close to the Great and Little Basses reefs which provide some of the most spectacular scuba diving in the country. Kirinda was used as a land base by Arthur C. Clarke's party when diving for the Great Basses wreck (Treasures of the Reef).

One of the most well-known attractions in Kirinda is the statue of Queen Vihara Maha Devi, the heroine of the nation & mother of the hero of the nation, King Dutugamunu. This is situated on the spot where she is said to have landed after being set adrift on the sea from Kelaniya.


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14/07/2016

Tissa Wewa Rainwater reservoir

North of the modern town lies the beautiful Tissa Wewa, an expansive artificial lake built by King Kavantissa in the 2nd century BC of the ancient southern kingdom of Ruhuna. The shore nearest the town is often busy with crowds of people bathing & flock of aquatic birds including bitterns, herons & egrets skimming across the waters. A beautiful walk leads along the massive bund (embankment) which encloses the lake's southern shore, shaded by a procession of majestic old trees.



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11/07/2016

Messages like these from our guests just makes our day..thank u sooo much for your kind words..
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09/07/2016

Tissa Maha Dagoba (Tissa great stupa)

Most impressive is the restored Maha Stupa, built by King Kavantissa in the 3rd century BC located between Tissa town centre and the tank. It was the largest dagoba in the island at the time. Today, for Buddhist pilgrims, it is one of the sixteen most sacred sites (Solosmasthana) in the country. The dagoba has a circumference of 165m & stands 55.8m high, is enshrined with sacred tooth relic & forehead bone relic of Buddha.
Next to the dagoba is a statue of Queen Vihara Maha Devi, the heroine of the nation & mother of the hero of the nation, King Dutugamunu.

Tissa maha dagaba is exactly 25 minutes drive from Kataragama. Many pilgrims who come to Kataragam do not forget to visit Tissa maha dagaba and worship.



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07/07/2016

Welcome to Heshani Holiday Homes! We are just near kiriwehera and Kataragama dewalaya and it is 6 minutes drive from our hotel premises.

All our rooms are triple rooms which can accommodate up to 3 persons and our guests can stay comfortably in these rooms.

The food which serve are made of the best ingredients and we do not compromise on that at all. If you like to have a piece of 'wew mallu' or 'gamei k**a' style lunch we can serve you the food just the way you prefer and will delight your taste buds for sure.

The service we give you is of a one of a kind.We can promise you that the experience you will have with us will be remembered forever :)

Check in once with us and feel the difference..

See you soon :)

06/07/2016

Our rooms are comfy, spacious and clean,with an attached bathroom. Call us on our hot line 076 8376728 to reserve your room today or to get more information.

Do check in with your family to Heshani Holiday Homes and discover the difference today !

We believe in giving our guests nothing but the best. :)

Our rooms are perfect for a family. This consist of a double bed and a single bed with an attached bathroom and an A/C. These are comfortable and spacious rooms, our guests will surely enjoy the stay with us.

Contact us on our hot line or on our FB page if you require any further information.

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02/07/2016

History of kataragama

According to the Hindu mythology this area is supposed to be the abode of God Skanda and his Goddess Valli. God Skanda had come to Sri Lanka from S. India where he was known as Subramania. The people of India were not paying homage to him since he was rather playful. Therefore, he had decided to take up his abode in Kalutara (Chelapura) in Sri Lanka.

Where God Skanda’s brother God Ganesha wanted to scare Valli it was Skanda who rescued her, at Sella Kataragama which is also known as Small Kataragama Sella Kataragama is a beautiful spot situated about 6 km’s away from Kataragama on the banks of the Menik Ganga.

Many newly married couples go to visit Sella Kataragama. Some devotees do the pilgrimage on foot walking about 200 km’s. God Skanda had taken Valli and gone with her to the hill called Wedisiti Kanda.

The ritual of planting KAP:
Kap situweema can be mentioned as the first ritual of the annual Kataragama Esala Festival
This is a ritual of the by gone days of King Dutu Gemunu and it is conducted in a perahera (Procession) by the Kapu Ralas (the custodians of the Devalaya) and planted at a place situated in the Kataragama Dewala premises.The Maha Perahera is started 45 days after Kap Situweema

Fire Walking:
The fire walking ceremony place on the 13th day of the annual Kataragama festival Devotees abstain from eating meats to participate in the perahera and walk on the fire to see whether they have received the blessings of the God.

Paying homage by indigenous people to God Kataragama
It is said that goddess Valli Amma has descended from the Vedda generations. To symbolize this fact they come armed with bows and arrows and participate in the perahera giving protection to it.

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27/06/2016

Sella Kataragama is a very important place in Kataragama. About 4 mile from Sella to Kataragama. At the long distance fast a love seen was between Skanda Kumar and Valliamma at here.

One mile short tunnel of Sella Kataragma is Valli’s cave. There is a small shrine to Ganesh, which s visited by the pilgrims. There is the place tradition says walliamma met the elephant when she was escorting Kataragma to the well.

Sella Kataragma has many Kovils. Those are Ganapathi Kovil, Siva Kovil, Kataragama Kovil, Valliamma Kovil, Lakshmi Kovil and Saman Devalaya.

Sella kataragama dewalaya is situated just minutes away from our heshani holiday homes.

Contact us on our hot line or on our FB page if you require any further information on our hotel.



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24/06/2016

Sithulpawwa rock temple is historically significant and identified as one of the greatest 2nd century sites of Buddhist scholarship. With a history of over 2200 years, this is an ancient place of worship in the Hambantota district. The modern name Sithulpawwa is derived from the ancient ‘Cittalpabbata’, ‘The hill of the quiet mind’. It is said that in the 1st century AD as many as 12,000 Arahants lived here (monks that have achieved the highest mind level in Buddhism).

Unlike the great monasteries in Anuradhapura and other towns, life at Sithulpawwa was hard and a monk or nun lived there only if they were interested in silence and solitude. Located opposite the Maha Sithulpawwa rock which is 400 feet (122M) in height is a cave temple. This cave temple, which is 67 feet high and 30 feet long, is part of the intricate cave-complex at Sithulpawwa.

Sithulpawwa rajamaha viharaya is 18km away from kataragama. This is just an hour drive from our hotel to the rock temple.

Contact us on our hot line or on our FB page if you require any further information on our hotel.



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23/06/2016

A Hindu shrine venerated by not only Hindus but also Sinhala Buddhists. Kataragama is a prominent religious site in the region that is revered by many. Dedicated to the kataragama deity also referred to as Skanda-Mrugan, the temple complex is shrouded in myths and legends that add to its intriguing appeal. The fascinating rituals and festivals associated with the temple adhering to historic Vedha traditions of worship, which have been carefully maintained by native priests add a sense of mystery and grandeur to this enchanting location.

Kataragama dewalaya is just 6 minutes drive from our beautiful hotel.

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22/06/2016

Kiriwehera attract Buddhist pilgrims from around the world, this gleams in pure white from a distance. Built by king Mahasena, it is believed that the sword that Prince Siddhartha cut off his hair with is deposited within this stupa. Sitting on a platform of 10 feet square and 10 feet high, the stupa itself is a massive 95ft high.

Be sure to buy some of the beautiful water lillies made available on either side of the road leading to the stupa to offer gratitude to the many Buddha images placed within it.

Contact us on our hot line or on our FB page if you require any further information on our hotel.



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21/06/2016

Our rooms are perfect for a family. This consist of a double bed and a single bed with an attached bathroom and an A/C. These are comfortable and spacious rooms, our guests will surely enjoy the stay with us.

Contact us on our hot line or on our FB page if you require any further information.

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20/06/2016

Welcome to Heshani Holiday Homes!

We are located in the southern province of Sri Lanka, 280 km south of Colombo in the sacred city of Kataragama which is a gateway to explore the rich culture of Sri Lanka. Kataragama is popular for temples of God Skanda (Murugan), his consorts Walli Amman and Thevariamman, Lord Shiva and Ganesh. Great walk performed annually in July and August by devotes to Kataragama. It symbolizes links between the people of the north and the south.

Our hotel is the perfect base for you to explore this vibrant city. Set 1.0 Km from the city of kataragama and it is an excellent location which provides access to the city’s main attractions. Such as Kiriwehehera and kataragama devalaya, this is only 5 minutes drive from our hotel.

Furthermore, other places such as sella kataragama, wadasiti kanda, Yala, kirinda beach are other places which you could visit while you stay at our hotel.

The ‘manik ganga’ flows right in front of the hotel and the bathing spot for all the travelers are located in front of the hotel. Hence, you can enjoy the nature’s swimming pool and rejuvenate your soul and body.

Enjoy unparalleled services and feel at home with Heshani holiday homes. This is the perfect place for you to have that peaceful holiday you have been waiting for.

For reservations or inquiries call us on
076 8376728 or 0094 011 2156878.