Festival Gallery
Experience the magnificent cultural celebration in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Discover the FestivalThe Esala Perahera is one of the oldest and grandest of all Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, featuring elegant costumes, traditional dancing, and beautifully decorated elephants.
Held annually in July or August in the city of Kandy, the festival pays homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which is housed at the Temple of the Tooth.
This magnificent procession consists of five separate peraheras from four Hindu temples and the Temple of the Tooth, which are conducted on five consecutive nights.
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| Date | Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 10 | Kap Situveema Ceremony | Temple of the Tooth | 8:00 AM |
| August 11-15 | Internal Perahera | Temple of the Tooth | 7:00 PM |
| August 16-20 | Kumbal Perahera | Streets of Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| August 21-25 | Randoli Perahera | Streets of Kandy | 7:00 PM |
| August 26 | Day Perahera | Streets of Kandy | 8:00 AM |
| August 27 | Water Cutting Ceremony | Getambe | 5:00 AM |