The Kandy Esala Perahera (the Sri Dalada Perahara procession of Kandy) also known as The Festival of the Tooth is a festival held in July and August in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This historical procession is held annually to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha housed at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy.

2018年8月8日 · Buddhist Literature unveils various pageants and festivities held in great honor of Lord Buddha. The perahara pageant concept became popular during the reign of Emperor Asoka of India. Kandy Perahara pageant really pageant which displays traditional customs. Majority of them been intermingled with the Buddhist and Hindu religious customs.

2023年7月10日 · It is one of the most magnificent and oldest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, attracting both locals and tourists from around the world. This unique cultural event showcases the rich heritage, religious devotion, and traditional customs of the Sri Lankan people.

Esala Perahera (the festival of the tooth of Lord Buddha) is the grand festival of the month of August held in Sri Lanka. It is very grand with elegant costumes. Happening in July or August …

The Esala Perahera in Kandy is one of the oldest and grandest of all Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, featuring dancers, jugglers, musicians, fire-breathers, and lavishly decorated elephants.

Originating from Indo-Aryan traditions, Esala festivities signify the victories of ...more. The annual Esala Pageant popularly known as the Esala Perahara, held in the month of Esala (July -...

2011年11月11日 · The Esala Perahera in Kandy is one of the oldest and grandest of all Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, featuring dancers, jugglers, musicians, fire-breathers, and lavishly decorated elephants.

2017年8月13日 · The Esala Perahera is linked to the Buddhist Temple of the Tooth in the Sri Lankan hilltop town of Kandy. The temple holds the sacred Buddha’s tooth and, for 10 nights every summer, a grand procession is held to honour this relic. It’s one of Sri Lanka’s – indeed, Asia’s – biggest festivals.

Dalada Perahera famously known as the Kandy Esala Perahera held in the month of Esala (July) annually is among them. It is considered as the epitome of country’s Buddhist celebrations and is blessed with divinity.

2023年8月19日 · Are you searching for an adventure that immerses you in rich cultural heritage? Consider the Esala Perahera Festival, one of Sri Lanka’s most vibrant celebrations dating back centuries. This blog post will guide you through this majestic event, from its historic origins to its grand procession and festivities.