Sri Lanka’s Timeless Festival
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The Historic Splendor of Esala Perahera
Kandy, Sri Lanka. This grand celebration dates back to the 3rd century BC and honors the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, enshrined at the Temple of the Tooth.
The festival as we know it began in the 18th century under King Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe, combining the ancient Esala festival and the Dalada Perahera. Over ten vibrant nights, Kandy’s streets burst with traditional dancers, drummers, fire jugglers, and majestic elephants, including the revered tusker bearing the golden casket of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Witness Day Perahera
Step into a world of wonder and tradition at the Esala Perahera, Sri Lanka’s most magnificent festival. Held annually in the historic city of Kandy, this breathtaking event brings together centuries-old rituals, vibrant parades, and captivating performances. Witness the streets come alive with elaborately decorated elephants, traditional dancers, and the rhythmic beats of drummers, all honouring the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.
The Kandy Esala Perahera Festival 2024 Here are the Scheduled Dates.
Here are the Scheduled Dates..
The Grand Randoli Procession
Kumbal Perahera
The first night of the Kumbal Perahera features the initial procession with vibrant dancers and drummers.
10h August 2024
06:06 PM
2nd Perahera
Kumbal Perahera
The second night continues with larger crowds and more elaborate performances of traditional arts.
11th August 2024
06:06 PM
03rd Perahera
Kumbal Perahera
The third night sees the addition of more elephants and cultural troupes to the grand procession.
12th August 2024
07:22 PM
04th Perahera
Kumbal Perahera
The fourth night increases in splendor with a heightened display of lights and decorations.
13th August 2024
07:20 PM
05th Perahera
Kumbal Perahera
The final night of Kumbal Perahera builds anticipation with the full parade in full swing.
14th August 2024
07:15 PM
01st Randoli
Randoli Perahera
The first night of Randoli Perahera introduces the more sacred and significant aspects of the festival.
15th August 2024
06:45 PM
02nd Randoli
Randoli Perahera
The second night of Randoli Perahera features more ceremonial rituals and grander decorations.
16th August 2024
07:08 PM
03rd Randoli
Randoli Perahera
The third night showcases the beautifully adorned elephants, carrying the golden casket.
17th August 2024
06:51 PM
04th Randoli
Randoli Perahera
The fourth night further amplifies the spectacle with additional cultural performances and participants.
18th August 2024
06:40 PM
The Grand Randoli Procession
Final Randoli Perahera
The final night of Randoli Perahera culminates in the most magnificent display, drawing vast crowds..
19th August 2024
06:57 PM
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