Kandy Esala Perahera Festival

Kandy Dalada Perahera

The Dalada Perahera in Kandy, also known as the Kandy Esala Perahera, is an amazing festival. It is one of the most exciting cultural and religious festivals in Asia.

Kandy Esala Perahera Items

Watching the Kandy Esala Perahera for the first time can be overwhelming: drummers, dancers, fire, elephants, and flags all moving past in a continuous wave for two to three hours. Knowing what each element represents turns the spectacle into something far more meaningful. Here's a breakdown of every major item and performer you'll see, roughly in the order they appear.

The Order of the Kandy Esala Perahera

The Perahera actually combines five separate processions moving as one: the Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth) procession leads, followed by the four Devale processions honoring Natha, Vishnu, Kataragama, and Pattini.

Main Events of the Kandy Esala Perahera FestivalWhy You Should Not Miss The Dalada Perahera

The Kandy Esala Perahera is a very special festival in the world because few festivals in the world combine tradition, history, culture, color, and respect. Kandy Esala Perahera takes a major place. It's not just a cultural event its a symbol of Sri Lankan Buddhist heritage and a colorful and vibrant event in Sri Lanka.

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