Earnest devotees of Kataragama by the thousands—hailing from all communities, not least Tamil Hindus—are undertook the annual ...

The final grand procession of the Esala Perahera at the historic Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya is set to take place tonight (10). This marks the culmination of a 14-day religious and cultural ...

AIA Insurance recently concluded the 30th edition of its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, AIA Poson ...

Esala festivals of the Kataragama Kiri Vehera and the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, two important places of worship in Sri ...

Colombo (AsiaNews) – The Poson Poya festival is of great significance in Sri Lanka, as it marks a series of major religious events in the country's history.

Eid-ul-Adha , also known as the’ Festival of Sacrifice’, is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by millions of Muslims across the world, including the Muslim community in Sri Lanka. It ...

In a landmark judgment, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court recently ended a 15-year legal battle over plans to upgrade a road through Wilpattu National Park, making conservationists heave a sigh of relief.

Sri Lanka is a nation blessed with a rich tapestry of cultures, ethnicities, religions, and traditions. This diversity is a source of strength and beauty, yet its potential for fostering greater ...

The Buddhist Vesak festival celebrations in Sri Lanka have evolved into an interreligious affair, with more Hindus and Christians participating in the festivities, observers say. Christians and Hindus ...

Almost 65 years have passed since the Apostolic Carmel sisters and other Catholic religious congregations in Sri Lanka gave their educational institutions to the government. However, their ...