The Kandy Esala Perahera is an annual event in Sri Lanka. It consists of a grand procession of elephants. It is held in the month of Esala (August) in Kandy. This festival is also known as “Dalada Mangalya” because of the visitation of Dalada, who resides in Sri Dalada Maliga.
The purpose of Purana Kandy Esala Perahera is to visit Lord Buddha’s teeth and receive blessings from…