Devol (deity)

Devol (also spelled as Dewol) is a deity subjected to worship and belief in Sri Lanka.

[2] The Seenigama shrine consecrated to God Devol, on the Galle - Colombo main road located in close proximity to the Hikkaduwa town has become a popular destination of the devotees as well as the local and foreign tourists who visit Hikkaduwa area.

An annual Esala festival is held for several days with the attendance of thousands of devotees at the Unawatuna Wella devalaya in the month of July/ August [4] There is another devalaya down in Weragoda, close to Ginthota where the baton of the 'Devol deviyo' is believed to be buried.

This ritual is performed by the villagers to re-enact the arrival of Devol deity to Sri Lanka.

[5] By performing this ritual villagers expect good luck, expelling evil spirits and protection from epidemics.