The Kandy Perahara

The Kandy Perahera (Esala Perahera) is one of Sri Lanka’s foremost religious celebrations. It has been recorded that the Perahera was held each year since the arrival of Buddha’s tooth relic to Sri Lanka.Kandy Perahera comes in March. It is very interesting. A lot of people visit Kandy to see the Perahera. Many elephants walk in the Perahera. The Kandyan dancers go in front. Elephants come after them. People watch the Perahera and they feel happy. It is a colorful festival.

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