The Kandy Esala Perahera has a long history that is synonymous with the country's rich Buddhist culture. One of the grandest pageants in the hill capital, the Esala Perahera celebrates the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha and is held in the Lunar month of Esala which falls in July or August. Witness highlights of the spectacular parade of dancers, acrobats and music and the magical traditions of the Perahera! www.facebook.com/tourismsrilanka.gov.lk www.youtube.com/c/srilankatravelvideo . . . #KandyEsa

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Restless elephants during second Kumbal Perahera of Kandy Esala Festival | Ada Derana

The Kandy Esala Perahera 2025 is a breathtaking cultural spectacle that will take place from July 30 to August 9, 2025, in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This iconic festival honors the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, housed at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, and showcases Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage through vibrant processions, traditional dances, and ornately decorated elephants.¹ *Festival Highlights* - *Kumbal Perahera*: The festival begins with the Kumbal Perahera, a five-night procession th