Esala Perahera is celebrated annually in July or August and this year, it will be celebrated from August 10 to 20. This week-long holiday honors the Sacred Tooth Relic and the four ‘guardian’ …

Jul 9, 2024 · The Esala Perahera is a ten-day festival, culminating in the grand procession. Each night, the streets of Kandy come alive with a dazzling display of cultural pageantry. The …

Kandy is filled with a picturesque bustle of activity during the week of celebrations at the full moon in the month of Esala (July or August). The complete name of this festival, which is unique to …

Dec 1, 2024 · The Esala Perahera is one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic and vibrant cultural events, held annually in the sacred city of Kandy. This grand festival celebrates the country’s rich …

Esala Full Moon Poya is observed every year on the full moon in the eighth lunar month. This year, it will be held on July 10. The holiday commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon and the …

For seven days after the day Perahara, ‘Waliyak-netuma’, an abridged form of ‘Kohomba-kankariya’ is danced at the Vishnu devale, and with masked dancing, on the seventh day, the …

Jul 29, 2024 · The lunar month of Esala is renowned for its festivals and peraheras across the island. The most renowned and spectacular of these is the Esala Perahera Kandy, celebrated …

The annual Esala Pageant popularly known as the Esala Perahara, held in the month of Esala (July - August) in Kandy needs no introduction to the Buddhist world. Originating from Indo …

Journey through ancient Sri Lanka visitng the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Sigirya and finally the hill town and capital, Kandy. During the …

Feb 2, 2023 · The Esala Perahera is a ten-day event that typically takes place during the months of July or August, with the specific dates being determined by the lunar calendar. The festival …