Video Description: Kathirgamam is one of the sacred places of worship for Saivites and Arunagirinathar dedicated some of the Thirupual songs to Kathirgama Kanthan. Puja to Kathirgama Kanthan (or Kathiragama Deiyo) is conducted with discipline and perfection by the priests from the Sinhalese community. In addition, there are temples to Pilliyar, Palaniyandavar, Deivanai Amman and Vyravar. There are many new additions and shrine to Buddha. The Guru Peetam is located in the Deivanai amman temple complex. Many past Swami's smadhis dated 1870s can be found in ths Peetham. This video shows the dancing devotees to Kathirgama Kanthan and temple elephant worshipping in this place.