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Overview
Kumbal Perahera
On the sixth night, the Kumbal Perahera begins and continues for five days. Initially, the Devale Perahera assembles in front of the Temple of the Tooth. The emblems placed on the ransivige (a dome-like structure) is accompanied by the Basnayake Nilames (the lay custodians of the Devales). Drummers and dancers will be seen in all these Peraheras.
For the next five nights, the “Devale Peraheras” take place within the premises of the four Devales with the priest of each Devale taking the pole every evening, accompanied by music and drumming, flag and canopy bearers, spearman and the Ran Ayudha, the sacred insignia of the Gods.
The following important times are announced by the firing of cannonballs, which can be heard all across Kandy.
• The commencement of the Devale Perahera
• The commencement of the Dalada Maligawa Perahera
• The completion of the Perahera
What's included
Private seat to view Kandy Esala Perahara
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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.
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Meeting point
Esala Perahera Festival
Peradeniya Rd, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy, 20000, Sri Lanka
