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Esala perahera kandy srilanka

The Kandy Esala Perahera (the Sri Dalada Perahara procession of Kandy) also known as The Festival of the Tooth is a festival starting on July 03 in KandySri Lanka. This historical procession is held annually to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha, which is housed at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. A unique symbol of Sri Lanka, the procession consists of traditional local dances such as fire dances and performances in whip-dance garments. The festival ends with the traditional a water cutting ceremony which is held at the Mahaweli River at Getambe, Kandy. Book your trips with Tour To Srilanka. check availability of hotels & transportation for july & reserve your seat!

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