Kandy Esala Perahera

The water-cutting ceremony (Diya Kepeema), held to mark the ritualistic conclusion of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera, was conducted this morning (28) at the Mahaweli River in Gatambe. The final Randoli Perahera of the Esala Perahera…

The body of an individual, reportedly an assistant to an elephant mahout who participated in the Kandy Esala Perahera, has been found floating on the banks of Kandy Lake this morning (31). The deceased had arrived from the Aranayake area…

The Sri Dalada Esala Perahera of the Scared Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy will commence with the first Kumbal Perahera parading the streets this evening (Aug 21). Kumbal Perahera is slated to be held until August 25, while the first…