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Kandy Esala Perahera: Sri Lanka’s Grand Festival of Culture, Faith and Tradition Kandy Esala Perahera is one of the most spectacular cultural and religious festivals in Sri Lanka and one of the most important annual events in Kandy , the historic hill capital of the island. Held during the Esala full-moon period, usually in July or August , the festival brings together sacred traditions, Kandyan drummers and dancers, decorated elephants, traditional craftsmen, torch bearers and thousands of devotees and visitors. The annual celebration culminates in a series of magnificent night processions through the streets of Kandy. For travellers planning a Sri Lanka holiday, Kandy tour or cultural tour of Sri Lanka , experiencing the Perahera can be one of the most memorable ways to discover the country's living heritage. What Is the Kandy Esala Perahera? The Kandy Esala Perahera , also known as the Sri Dalada Perahera , is a historic procession centred on the Sacred Tooth Re...
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 Kandy Travel Guide: Temples, Tea, Mountains & Tropical Gardens in Sri Lanka Discover the best places to visit in Kandy, Sri Lanka, from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Royal Botanic Gardens to tea plantations, waterfalls, mountain hikes, ancient temples and hidden villages. Kandy is more than a stop between Colombo and Sri Lanka's famous hill-country destinations. Surrounded by mountains, forests, tea plantations and misty valleys, this historic city offers an extraordinary combination of Buddhist heritage, Kandyan culture, colonial history, tropical gardens, scenic viewpoints, hiking trails and authentic village experiences. For travelers planning a holiday in Sri Lanka, Kandy is an ideal base for discovering the cultural heart of the island while also exploring the spectacular Central Highlands. The historic city of Kandy and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic are part of Sri Lanka's UNESCO-listed heritage. The city was the center of the last Sri Lankan kingdo...
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