2.3K views · 54 reactions | The Kandy Perahera, also known as the...

The Kandy Esala Perahera has a long history that is synonymous with the country's rich Buddhist culture. One of the grandest pageants in the hill capital, the Esala Perahera celebrates the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha and is held in the Lunar month of Esala which falls in July or August. Witness highlights of the spectacular parade of dancers, acrobats and music and the magical traditions of the Perahera! www.facebook.com/tourismsrilanka.gov.lk www.youtube.com/c/srilankatravelvideo . . . #KandyEsa

12K views · 141 reactions | A number of elephants being paraded in the Kandy Esala Perahera tonight ran amok causing spectators to run for cover. Several attempts were made to calm the majestic animals who could not be controlled and as a result, the Perahera was disrupted, causing fear and panic to spread. Many people were seen videoing the incident. | Daily Mirror | Facebook

The revered Esala Perahera is one of the oldest and grandest events that takes place in the city of Kandy. It’s a procession made up of performances such as Whip crackers, Kandyan Dancers, Fire Dancers & Musicians paying homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha with the hope of receiving the best climate for crops that will also bring blessings to the country. #DFCCBank #KeepGrowing #BankforEveryone #EsalaPerahera2022 #SriLanka | DFCC Bank

22K views · 103 reactions |  Aggressive elephant at the Kandy Esala Perahera causes a stir #themorninglk #Trending #SriLanka #lka #srilankadaily #srilankan #SriLankaNews #SriLankaNewsToday #trendingnow #trendingvideos #EsalaPerahera2024 #EsalaPerahera #EsalaMangallaya #kandy #kandysrilanka | The Morning | Facebook