Kandy Perahera

08/08/2016

The Kandy Perahera, known as the “Grand pagent of Asia” justifiably the most celebrated religious and cultural pageant in this part of the world.  The Perahera is held during the months of July and August every year, to pay respect to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. As this wonderful event show case Sri Lankan culture and beliefs it has become one of the most awaited event of the year for tourists and its truly offers a fascinating cultural experience. The Perahera comprises of elephants all dressed in their finery, Kandyan chiefs in their traditional royal attire, thousands of dancers, drummers, flag bearers, and Buddhist monks, all walk in procession in honour of Lord Buddha. Thousands of people line up in streets of Kandy to get a glimpse of this extravagant event and to pay homage to the golden casket of sacred tooth relic of the Buddha.