Kandy Esala Perahera Rituals Begin Ahead of Annual Procession

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Kap planting ceremony of the four Devalaya's for the Kandy Esala Perahera Festival was held this morning at the auspicious time of 6:17A.M.

The ceremony was held with the participation of the Diyawadana Nilame of the Sacred temple of Tooth Relic and the Basnayake Nilames of the four Devalaya's. 

The first Kumbal Perahera of this year’s Esala Perahera festival is scheduled to take to the streets of Kandy on August 18.

The first Randoli Perahera will begin on August 23 and will continue for five days.

The final Randoli Perahera, known as the Maha Randoli Perahera, is scheduled to parade on August 27, on the Nikini Full Moon Poya Day.