Kandy Esala Perahera 2015 Dates and Map
The Kandy Perahera also known as the Esala Perahera in Sri Lanka is a festive event held to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which is housed at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. This is a historical event dating back to the 3rd century BC which was held mainly to request the Gods for rainfall. It usually held during the month of August, and can go on for around 10 days.
The event is a religious and cultural celebration where the procession includes cultural dancers who perform fire dances, walking on stilts and other cultural dances. The performers are of different ages, all skilled in their area of dance or acrobatics.
The recommended time for being seated for the perahera includes evening at 6:00pm and at 2:00pm for the day perahera. This is mainly due to the fact that roads will be closed after these times.
Also included are the tentative dates of each Perahera;
- Kumbal Perahera – 20th to 24th Aug 2015
- Randoli Perahera – 25th to 28th Aug 2015
- Day Perahera – 30th Aug 2015
The following map indicates the main routes that will be used for this year’s event. Furthermore each landmark on the map includes a viewing gallery which will be up depending on the route of the Perahera.
If you are interested in viewing this festive and colourful event in comfort, email [email protected] with your inquiry.
