The Kandy Esala Perahera is the most colourfull and the biggest annual festival of the temple of tooth relic; Also known as Sri Dhaladha Maligawa, where it also shows the harmonious blending of Buddhism and Hinduism. For a Long period of time this traditional processions held in honour of the Sacred tooth relic of the Lord Buddha and four Hindu Gods, namely Natha, Vishnu, Skandha and Paththini. It is undoubtedly one of the foremost World Heritage Events named by UNESCO.
Attracting thousands of Pilgrims and Tourists to the scenic hill city of Kandy every year, not only to pay homage to the scared tooth relic and for Hindu Gods but also to see the Buddhist Arts, Culture the rituals of Thevava and the Kandyan Dancing so unique to Kandy and the Esala Perahera.
This gorgeous cultural pageant has history, religion and a nation’s culture mingled in it. This traditional rehearsal of Kandy’s past glory carries a spiritual message too.
Kandy Esala Perahera 2017 official starts on 24th of July at 06.58 am with the planting of Kapa will be hold at the four Devales, facing North and the Perahera will be conducted within the Devale premises until 28th of July 2017. From 29th July to 8th August 2017 the Perahera will be conducted along the streets of Kandy as usual.
Kandy Esala Perahera 2017 Dates
| 1st Kumbal Perahera | 2017 July 29th |
| 2nd Kumbal Perahera | 2017 July 30th |
| 3rd Kumbal Perahera | 2017 July 31st |
| 4th Kumbal Perahera | 2017 August 01st |
| 5th Kumbal Perahera | 2017 August 02nd |
| 1st Randoli Perahera | 2017 August 03rd |
| 2nd Randoli Perahera | 2017 August 04th |
| 3rd Randoli Perahera | 2017 August 05th |
| 4th Randoli Perahera | 2017 August 06th |
| 5th Randoli Perahera | 2017 August 07th |
| Day Perahera | 2017 August 08th |