Seventh day of Kataragama Perahera held

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Devotees gather in large numbers to witness the seventh day of the annual Perahera of the Kataragama Maha Devalaya held on Tuesday (21). The colourful procession will continue until July 29 as part of the Kataragama Esala Festival. Pix by Nisal Baduge

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Seventh day of Kataragama Perahera held

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