Seenigama
is a costal village close to the city Hikkaduwa. The main road from
capital city colombo winds it`s way southwards along side the cost
line through _______ groves..
A watchful eye can spot an islet in the sea close to the shore with
a small devale (shrine) can be seen it is Seenigama devale dedicated
to " Devol deviyo " a powerful deity. Fishermens belive
that the deity protect them from the evel eyes. that honted to the
Ocean.
This
Amazing islet is a remarkable land mark to southern province. There
are severel legends about the unknown power of this shrine. foreigners
also come to pray for the shade of of this precious shrine.
Esala
( july ,August ) is the mounth of religious festival in sri lanka.
The annual Esala festival at seenigama devol devale continues for
six days, in this festival season. there are approximately 20000
people congregation to see Toran and Perahera with tradition dance
and Elephants. At the festival season there are lot of shops entertainments
events like a carnival. this festival ends with a fire working Ceremony...
Ceremony;
it`s unsensible : how the devotees walk on the fire. actually it
is some thing surprise..... |