Kandy Esala Perahera 🙏
Kandy Perahera is also known as Dalada Maligawa Perahera. It is a beautiful pageant in Sri Lanka. It is annually celebrated to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic. King, Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe started it first. gust in Kand Kandy Perahara is held in July or August in Kandy every year. First, whip crackers lead the perahera by cracking whips. As well as fire ball acrobats, drum beaters, flag bearers, sword carriers, stilt walkers and traditional local dancers can be seen in the procession. Kandyan dancers add a more and more beauty to the perahera. The tusker carries the Sacred Tooth Relic. Diyawadana Nilame and other Nilames follow the tusker.he festival ends with the traditional Diya Kepeema ritual at Mahaweli River at Gatambe in Kandy. Kandy Perahara is a unique symbol in Sri Lanka