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Overview
The 1st Randoli Perahera is the beginning of the main and most grand phase of the Esala Perahera in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It takes place in Kandy and is part of the festival held at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
This procession is more elaborate than the Kumbal Perahera, featuring richly decorated elephants, traditional Kandyan dancers, drummers, fire performers, and the Sacred Tooth Relic casket being carried in a highly ceremonial procession.
The 1st Randoli Perahera marks the start of the peak celebrations, with increasing grandeur and larger crowds in the following nights.
What's included
Private seat to view Kandy Esala Perahara
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Personal guide
Food and Drink
What to expect
Esala Perahera Festival
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The Esala Perahera in Kandy is one of the oldest and grandest of all Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, featuring dancers, jugglers, musicians, fire-breathers, & many more. This is held in Esala (July or August) which is the month that is believed to commemorate the first teaching given by the Buddha after he attained enlightenment. The Kandy Esala Perahera lasts for ten days while various festivities can be witnessed right throughout. The Sinhalese term ‘Perahera’ means a parade of musicians, dancers, singers, acrobats and various other performers.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Esala Perahera Festival
Peradeniya Rd, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy, 20000, Sri Lanka
