Kandy Procession

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The Kandy Esala Procession claims to be the most splendid visual celebration in Sri Lanka. Its festivities continue for ten days, so don't rush and save at least three days to savor the cultural rituals and explore the World Heritage-listed Kandy.

The Kandy Esala Procession, also known as the Festival of the Tooth, is one of the greatest Buddhist holidays in the country, A historical procession to pay respect to the Sacred Tooth Relic is held annually in July or August on the Full Moon Poya Day. The festival is all about hundreds of tradional drummers, local tradional dancers singers, elephants and tuskers adorned with ceremonial costumes

The Esala Perahera in Kandy is celebrated to honor the Sacred Tooth Relic and the four 'Guardian' Gods Natha, Vishnu, Kataragama and Goddess Pattini.

The Esala celebrations typically end with a water-cutting ceremony (also called the diya-kepeema ritual), where people literary cut the water to pray for good harvests. Locals believe that the water collected at the diya kaepima is sacred and can get rid of evil. Therefore, they will often collect this water at one spot or sprinkle themselves with it.

Note that the festival gets more vibrant and crowded with each day. To get a good viewing spot, you'll have to arrive at least 3-4 hours before the start. Also, if you wish to enter the temples, remember to cover up—you won't be able to go in with your open shoulders, waist, or knees exposed. Bringing a sarong or scarf is an excellent solution.

 

Have you ever wondered how many elephants take part in the Kandy procession? Then we have an approximate answer for you – It is the only Perahera in the world which is held with the participation of more than eighty elephants and tuskers adorned with ceremonial costumes, hundreds of drummers, dancers and singers.





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