Prepare to be enchanted by the mesmerizing sights and sounds of the 2024 Kandy Esala Perahera, set to dazzle audiences in August. This centuries-old festival, held in the historic city of Kandy, is a magnificent display of Sri Lanka’s vibrant culture and religious devotion.
The Kandy Esala Perahera is a grand procession that pays homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, housed in the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa). It is one of the most significant and spectacular Buddhist festivals in the world, drawing crowds from near and far.