![Sri Lanka has built a new international airport in the south of the country at Hambantota](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157041.y6ESzJ6Y.SriLankaDec150230.jpg) Sri Lanka has built a new international airport in the south of the country at Hambantota |
![Left turn here for the shortcut to Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157042.PvmXommU.SriLankaDec150234.jpg) Left turn here for the shortcut to Kataragama |
![The shortcut leads along a dam towards a small mountain](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157043.ZudOT9SX.SriLankaDec150236.jpg) The shortcut leads along a dam towards a small mountain |
![Sri Lanka, a bird lover's paradise. A painted stork in flight](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157044.8D954Ycs.SriLankaDec150240.jpg) Sri Lanka, a bird lover's paradise. A painted stork in flight |
![The road across the Lunugamwehera Reservoir](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157045.w1l46dqJ.SriLankaDec150242.jpg) The road across the Lunugamwehera Reservoir |
![Rice and banana under cultivation beneath the Lunugamwehera Dam](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157046.AYrfodvp.SriLankaDec150244.jpg) Rice and banana under cultivation beneath the Lunugamwehera Dam |
![Eventually Colombo will be linked to the southeast of Sri Lanka](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157048.LAJY19yq.SriLankaDec150245.jpg) Eventually Colombo will be linked to the southeast of Sri Lanka |
![Fruit baskets at the market outside the sacred temple of Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157049.ZU66aYdH.SriLankaDec150249.jpg) Fruit baskets at the market outside the sacred temple of Kataragama |
![Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157050.eQxAlr4N.SriLankaDec150250.jpg) Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya |
![Monkeys on the way to Kataragama Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157051.948EXQ7m.SriLankaDec150251.jpg) Monkeys on the way to Kataragama Temple |
![Common Sri Lankan primate, the Tufted Gray Langur (Semnopithecus priam)](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157052.iDb4nDd4.SriLankaDec150253.jpg) Common Sri Lankan primate, the Tufted Gray Langur (Semnopithecus priam) |
![Tufted Gray Langur (Semnopithecus priam)](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157053.FlrBzoVy.SriLankaDec150254.jpg) Tufted Gray Langur (Semnopithecus priam) |
![Off camera, a snoty little boy throwing pebbles](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157054.816mxkAB.SriLankaDec150256.jpg) Off camera, a snoty little boy throwing pebbles |
![Grey Langur, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157056.LSzLRlOc.SriLankaDec150257.jpg) Grey Langur, Kataragama |
![Bridge over the sacred Menik Ganga River](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157058.JAgi9xHd.SriLankaDec150258.jpg) Bridge over the sacred Menik Ganga River |
![Pilgrims to Sri Lanka's second most holy site bath in the Menik Ganaga before entering Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157060.cUzVDSzr.SriLankaDec150261.jpg) Pilgrims to Sri Lanka's second most holy site bath in the Menik Ganaga before entering Kataragama |
![Sri Lankan boy in the on a rock in the sacred river at Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157059.DCOunFBc.SriLankaDec150260.jpg) Sri Lankan boy in the on a rock in the sacred river at Kataragama |
![Temple monkey on a rail, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157061.7SrndJ0j.SriLankaDec150262.jpg) Temple monkey on a rail, Kataragama |
![The main processional route from the bridge to the shrines](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157062.0FnKCxFc.SriLankaDec150266.jpg) The main processional route from the bridge to the shrines |
![Statue at a shrine before the ancient temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157063.1YNQyIIB.SriLankaDec150267.jpg) Statue at a shrine before the ancient temple |
![Kataragama is sacred to Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157066.tysdTc2s.SriLankaDec150270.jpg) Kataragama is sacred to Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims |
![Seated Buddha flanked by 2 figures with offerings, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157067.OM7FHguN.SriLankaDec150271.jpg) Seated Buddha flanked by 2 figures with offerings, Kataragama |
![Modern Buddha image with LED halo, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157069.sXW78Ifq.SriLankaDec150272.jpg) Modern Buddha image with LED halo, Kataragama |
![An outlying shrine at Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157064.ztql6Upm.SriLankaDec150268.jpg) An outlying shrine at Kataragama |
![A shrine at Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157065.6zuhrkd8.SriLankaDec150269.jpg) A shrine at Kataragama |
![The main entrance to Kataragama Temple, Sri Lanka](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157070.Qx5dCh6X.SriLankaDec150274.JPG) The main entrance to Kataragama Temple, Sri Lanka |
![Elephants line either side of the entrance to Kataragama Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157071.BDC8cjg6.SriLankaDec150275.jpg) Elephants line either side of the entrance to Kataragama Temple |
![Happy Boy Monkey at on a sink with running water](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157072.3hnYWwy5.SriLankaDec150277.jpg) Happy Boy Monkey at on a sink with running water |
![Shine of Maha Devale, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157073.zVceJk2T.SriLankaDec150278.jpg) Shine of Maha Devale, Kataragama |
![Seated Buddha, Kataragama Temple, Sri Lanka](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157074.OEF4TPvz.SriLankaDec150279.jpg) Seated Buddha, Kataragama Temple, Sri Lanka |
![Maha Devale, the Hindu god of war with 6 faces and 12 arms](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157075.L024l6JN.SriLankaDec150280.jpg) Maha Devale, the Hindu god of war with 6 faces and 12 arms |
![Painting of Maha Devale, Kataragama Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157076.veLrRFDs.SriLankaDec150281.jpg) Painting of Maha Devale, Kataragama Temple |
![Temple monkey on a stone peacock](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157077.HoIgdHVO.SriLankaDec150284.jpg) Temple monkey on a stone peacock |
![Temple monkey on a stone peacock, Kataragama Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157078.alsmn25D.SriLankaDec150285.jpg) Temple monkey on a stone peacock, Kataragama Temple |
![The sacred Bodhi Tree, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157080.9HVqRCOd.SriLankaDec150286.jpg) The sacred Bodhi Tree, Kataragama |
![Monkeies beneath the Bodhi Tree, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157081.9QixqQqS.SriLankaDec150288.jpg) Monkeies beneath the Bodhi Tree, Kataragama |
![Shrine fence surrounding the sacred Bodhi Tree, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157082.Hb7IzsEw.SriLankaDec150290.jpg) Shrine fence surrounding the sacred Bodhi Tree, Kataragama |
![Temple monkey munching on flower offerings, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157083.fkLTY25Q.SriLankaDec150291.jpg) Temple monkey munching on flower offerings, Kataragama |
![Temple monkey, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157084.ExEBkT8K.SriLankaDec150295.jpg) Temple monkey, Kataragama |
![Young temple monkey with a garland of flowers, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157085.mxY3RScH.SriLankaDec150296.jpg) Young temple monkey with a garland of flowers, Kataragama |
![Monkey and yellow prayer flags, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157086.MpwchxjA.SriLankaDec150299.jpg) Monkey and yellow prayer flags, Kataragama |
![Temple monkey in the Bodhi Tree, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157087.hsGuHJGX.SriLankaDec150300.jpg) Temple monkey in the Bodhi Tree, Kataragama |
![Temple monkey in the Bodhi Tree, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157088.ZcTj9kvG.SriLankaDec150301.jpg) Temple monkey in the Bodhi Tree, Kataragama |
![Courtyard and main gate of the Maha Devale Shrine, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157089.S2vbKyT3.SriLankaDec150302.jpg) Courtyard and main gate of the Maha Devale Shrine, Kataragama |
![Maha Devale Shrine, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157091.ckX1Uy1B.SriLankaDec150303.jpg) Maha Devale Shrine, Kataragama |
![Blessing of a car, Kataragama, Sri Lanka](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157092.6Aqi19it.SriLankaDec150304.jpg) Blessing of a car, Kataragama, Sri Lanka |
![Flowers on sale outside the temple of Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157093.J00xKUXN.SriLankaDec150305.jpg) Flowers on sale outside the temple of Kataragama |
![Lion on a pillar, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157094.deY2PzNn.SriLankaDec150307.jpg) Lion on a pillar, Kataragama |
![Hindu god, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157095.a7rAfU3n.SriLankaDec150310.jpg) Hindu god, Kataragama |
![Hindu god, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157096.jZUSFgId.SriLankaDec150311.jpg) Hindu god, Kataragama |
![Kirivehara dagoba, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157098.ARowaBCo.SriLankaDec150312.jpg) Kirivehara dagoba, Kataragama |
![Kirivehara dagoba, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157099.9nXBc4HO.SriLankaDec150315.jpg) Kirivehara dagoba, Kataragama |
![Road at the west gate to the sacred district of Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157100.g776fAWa.SriLankaDec150317.jpg) Road at the west gate to the sacred district of Kataragama |
![West gate to the sacred district of Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157102.Du91I7NG.SriLankaDec150318.jpg) West gate to the sacred district of Kataragama |
![Kirivehara dagoba dedicate to the Buddha, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157103.CT9oZwCG.SriLankaDec150319.jpg) Kirivehara dagoba dedicate to the Buddha, Kataragama |
![Kirivehara dagoba under grey skies, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157104.C9JiaTMP.SriLankaDec150320.jpg) Kirivehara dagoba under grey skies, Kataragama |
![Vendor of temple offerings, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157106.T16glRSb.SriLankaDec150321.jpg) Vendor of temple offerings, Kataragama |
![Lotus blossoms, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157108.TvNdRra3.SriLankaDec150322.jpg) Lotus blossoms, Kataragama |
![Water buffalo enjoying a mud puddle, Kataradama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157110.FjzPKlGA.SriLankaDec150323.jpg) Water buffalo enjoying a mud puddle, Kataradama |
![Cover from a sudden rainstorm, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157112.tZTLoiKH.SriLankaDec150324.jpg) Cover from a sudden rainstorm, Kataragama |
![Tuktuk in the rain, Kataragama, Sri Lana](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157114.rum7Mzb2.SriLankaDec150326.jpg) Tuktuk in the rain, Kataragama, Sri Lana |
![Rainy afternoon at the market outside the temple of Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157115.nNtTaBue.SriLankaDec150329.jpg) Rainy afternoon at the market outside the temple of Kataragama |
![Sri Lanka Police, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157116.KV6rDzYY.SriLankaDec150331.jpg) Sri Lanka Police, Kataragama |
![Clock Tower roundabout on the road to Tissamharama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157117.RcWrTxTb.SriLankaDec150334.jpg) Clock Tower roundabout on the road to Tissamharama |
![Elephant sculptures on the south side of Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157118.tJaU9l5D.SriLankaDec150335.jpg) Elephant sculptures on the south side of Kataragama |
![Elephant sculptures on the south side of Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157120.DR28KPBo.SriLankaDec150337.jpg) Elephant sculptures on the south side of Kataragama |
![Elephant sculptures on the south side of Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157121.stujcNk5.SriLankaDec150338.jpg) Elephant sculptures on the south side of Kataragama |
![Elephant sculptures at a craft market outside Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157119.FbmrMUMm.SriLankaDec150336.jpg) Elephant sculptures at a craft market outside Kataragama |
![Sculpture market on the south side of Kataragama on the road to Tissamaharama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157122.orQb0mxX.SriLankaDec150340.jpg) Sculpture market on the south side of Kataragama on the road to Tissamaharama |
![Wooden sculptures of Sri Lankan fishermen](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157123.XQrLejlq.SriLankaDec150341.jpg) Wooden sculptures of Sri Lankan fishermen |
![Large wooden sculpture of a Sri Lankan pole fisherman](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157124.nZG7tbcV.SriLankaDec150343.jpg) Large wooden sculpture of a Sri Lankan pole fisherman |
![Wooden sculpture of the god of Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157126.9afmk130.SriLankaDec150346.jpg) Wooden sculpture of the god of Kataragama |
![Sculpture in a pond at the sculpture shop, Kataragama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157127.oQTPO7jg.SriLankaDec150348.jpg) Sculpture in a pond at the sculpture shop, Kataragama |
![Vegetable market on the road from Kataragama to Tissamaharama](https://a4.pbase.com/o9/93/329493/1/162157128.LK3SLvDo.SriLankaDec150350.jpg) Vegetable market on the road from Kataragama to Tissamaharama |