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The event will take place on August 11,12,12th and 14th at night 7 pm in front of Dalada Maligawa.
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About the event
The origins of the Esala Perahera date back to the 3rd century BCE, associated initially with rituals to invoke rain. The Dalada Perahera, celebrating the arrival of the Buddha’s Sacred Tooth Relic in Sri Lanka during the 4th century CE, later merged with the Esala festival. The combined event has been held annually since then, evolving significantly over the centuries.
Today’s Perahera retains much of its historical significance and grandeur. The festival begins with the “Kap Situveema” ritual, where a sanctified young jackfruit tree is planted at each of the four Devales dedicated to the guardian gods: Natha, Vishnu, Kataragama, and Pattini. Following this, the Kumbal Perahera runs for five nights, featuring processions from these Devales converging at the Temple of the Tooth. Here are stats for Last year's festival
500
international visitors
1500
Local visitors
95%
Cultural engagements
Reviews
5.0 ★
These words are some from our previous visitors who has experienced Elaha Perahera in 2023.
I was able to Learn new Culture and it's rich Heritage which was remarkable of what I've seen in my life.
Sara DavidVlogger 
Elaha Perahera Festival is not just a festival to watch, it intergrates people with all Culture
KarubanYoutuber
I have seen over thousands of Festivals in my life but this looks bit strange and the elephant decorations were lit
DrakeYoutuber
I am a Tamil from Jaffna, I used to visit Kandy to attend this festival in belief to receive blessings.
ShaminFarmer
Our Previous photos
These are some of our previous pics of 2023 Elaha Perahera
These are some of our previous pics of 2023 Elaha Perahera
The Kandy Esala Perahera is a remarkable blend of devotion, tradition, and artistry. It serves as a profound expression of Sri Lankan heritage and religious fervor, attracting thousands of devotees and tourists worldwide. The festival continues to be a testament to the enduring cultural and spiritual legacy of Sri Lanka.
If you are in Sri Lanka in August it is definitely a good idea to have a glance towards our festival
