In Sri Lanka, people believe that if their lives are harmonious, their health is guaranteed as long as the order of things dictated by Buddhism and Hinduism is adhered to. If they are the victims of ignorance or illusion, they may transgress the norms laid down in the ancient texts, resulting in malfunctions of their systems. The rituals performed by the faithful take place in temples. These ceremonies are fundamental to well-being and healing; they bring individuals into harmony with the cosmos and make them aware of their inner truth.