Hiniduma Calvary Shrine
Calvary Shrine of hiniduma is a very famous church in Galle District. Administered under the Galle diocese it is a holy place for Sri Lankan Catholics. The Shrine is a replica of Calvary mount, Jerusalem where crucifixion of Jesus took place. Shrine is situated in small hill named Kurusakanda next to St. Anne's Church Hiniduma and Gin River flowing between the church and the Shrine. Shrine was founded in 1948 by Rev. Fr. Cyril Edirisighe . He witnessed a wildfire in the 18 acre land that belonged to the church which included the hill itself. After the fire a burnt tree was the only thing left on the summit resembling a cross. This tree became the first inspiration for the shrine. Soon this shrine was found on the site and in 1954 shrine was identified as a diocesan shrine. Pilgrimage is arranged to travel around the small hill lined with statues depicting cruxification of Jesus in 12 different locations. Top of the hill is marked by a large ...