Kandy Perahera
The glittering 10 nights in July and August where the charming
The glittering 10 nights in July and August where the charming hill capital is bathed in lights is the highlight of the year in Kandy. The Kandy Esala Perahera is an ancient and grand Buddhist festival in Sri Lanka celebrated to honor the Sacred Tooth Relic and the four guardian gods Nadha, Vishnu, Kataragama and Goddess Pattini. The procession if followed in order by those belonging to the four guardian temples. The Perahera (parade) features dancers, jugglers, musicians, fire breathers and about 80-100 decorated elephants. The purpose of the Kandy Perahera is to beseech the gods to bless the kingdom with rain for cultivation and also to enrich the lands. This has become a favourite parade enjoyed by tourists.
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Spread across a large area, this destination is nothing if not diverse. Choosing a single place to focus your time, that is a true challenge. There are attractions everywhere so be ready to come back another day, and after some time here, that’s exactly what you’ll want to do. Exploring the Area The biggest cities are along the coast.
Getting Around
A perfect city for exploring on foot with a shop around every corner. Much of the inner city can be walked without trouble, however, in parts walking include crowds, uneven streets, heavy traffic, and skinny sidewalks. If that’s a problem, there are plenty of taxi’s to ride in and scooters to rent.
History & Culture
Early History Home to years of history, which stretched far and wide. Due to the characteristic weather, the earliest explorers completely bypassed the area. The first settlement in the area was founded 1770 as a mission community. In addition to the mission, a military fort was built.
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