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All You Want to Know About The Kandy Esala Perahera – Sri Lanka
The Kandy Esala Perahera is one of the oldest and grandest Buddhist festivals in the world. The Temple of Tooth, which is known as the house of Lord Buddha’s tooth relic, is considered the living Buddha in Sri Lanka and the entire world. There are rituals happening in the Temple of Tooth every day of the year. However, the Esela Perehara that takes place in the month of July is something out of the ordinary, and it is a must-see event in Sri Lanka for visitors. Today’s report is all about the grandest procession of Sri Lanka, the Kandy Esela Perahera.
The History of Kandy Esela Perahera and the Sacred Tooth Relic
As said, the history of Esela perahera (Dalada perahera) runs back thousands of years. Prince Danta and Princess Hemamala from ancient India (The Kingdom of Kalinga) brought the left canine of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka in 328A.D to protect it from conflicts. Initially, the tooth relic was kept in Anuradhapura (Isurumuniya Temple). King Kithsirimewan inaugurated the Dalada Perahera is an annual event with the anticipation of rain and harvest for the people in the country.
The interesting tale of Sri Lankan history is that the king who comes to power had to obtain the tooth relic from the previous reign and be the guardian of it in order to consider as the official king of the country. This meant the sacred tooth relic was relocated from one place to another due to the kingdom change. Starting from Anuradhapura, nine kingdoms in Sri Lanka had the virtue of holding the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha, and Kandy is the last of them.
Also, it must be mentioned that the tooth relic’s route from Anuradhapura to Kandy was not a smooth one. Also, it’s not only Kings who had the ownership of this precious and sacred icon throughout history. Although King Wimaladharmasooriya became to the power of Kingdom Kandy, he didn’t have the guardianship of tooth relic. Due to this, people were not ready to accept him as the king. After plenteous struggles, he was succeeded in bringing it Kandy with the help of Dewanagala Rathnalankara Thero and kept the relic in the Gedige temple in Kandy.
Then, a grand temple was built near the king’s palace, and it is the current Temple of the Tooth relic in Kandy. Since the English got into the power of Kingdom Kandy in 1815, the Buddhist clergies had the custody of tooth relic and a new post created as Diyawadana Nilame as the guardian. Nowadays, an appointed Diyawadana Nilame does all the duties of the Temple of tooth relic, including the annual Kandy Esela perahera.
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What are the ingredients of Kandy Esela Perahera?
The procession is full of cultural activities, and it is an amazingly colorful event. The streets of Kandy get crowded by the dawn. If you want to relish the beauty of the procession, you must book seating well in advance. Otherwise, you hardly find ten inches on the streets, at least to keep your feet!
The perahera starts from the whip crackers. The noise of whip crackers is the first indication that the procession has started and is near your viewpoint. Flag bearers, ancient dancing events, traditional drummers, The Names, and tamed elephants are a few of the main ingredients of the procession. The most awaited part of the procession takes place when the humongous Maligawa tusker is carrying the sacred tooth relic. All the spectators stand up from the seats to worship it, and suddenly the atmosphere changes of the whole event. This cannot be explained using keyboard letters, and it is something you definitely experience if you happen to stay in Sri Lanka in the month of July.
How many days Sri Lankan Esela perahera festival lasts?
It usually starts around the end of July and continues until early August, and the festival happens for ten consecutive days. There are daytime and nighttime processions. The most beautiful one is Randoli Perahera, which occurs on the final day of the festival.
Why is Esala Perahera celebrated?
The Kandy Esala Perahera is a cultural event in Kandy, Sri Lanka, to honor the sacred tooth relic of Buddha. Locals and tourists from all around the world gather to Kandy to witness the mind-blowing processions that happen for ten consecutive days.
How many elephants in the Kandy perahera?
There is no exact number of elephants. However, there are around 20 elephants in each year; the Tusker that carries the tooth relic is huge compared to other participants and possesses unbelievably long tusks.
Can I book tickets for Sri Lankan Kandy Perahera?
Yes, you can. The best ones are available on www.kandyperaherabookings.com. There are many websites that provide you the opportunity of obtaining tickets to watch the perahera. But, check previous user comments before you choose as some places on the streets get crowded from the locals. You might end up on your toes for several hours watching the procession over their shoulders.
When is Kandy Esala Perahera 2021?
The Kandy Esela Perahera will start on 13th August 2021 and will end on 23rd August. The timeline of 2021 Kandy perahera is somewhat delayed compared to previous years due to the prevailing Coronavirus pandemic. It is highly in doubt whether the authority will allow the procession to the people this time around.
Conclusion
Kandy Esala Perahera is a special cultural event in Sri Lanka, and it has a proud history to talk about. If you are planning to visit Sri Lanka on your next summer vacation, consider Kandy. You will get the opportunity to observe one of the most colorful cultural events of the world during your stay.
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The Kandy Esala Perahera is one of the oldest and grandest Buddhist festivals in the world. The Temple of Tooth, which is known as the house of Lord Buddha’s tooth relic, is considered the living Buddha in Sri Lanka and the entire world. There are rituals happening in the Temple of Tooth every day of the year. However, the Esela Perehara that takes place in the month of July is something out of the ordinary, and it is a must-see event in Sri Lanka for visitors. Today’s report is all about the grandest procession of Sri Lanka, the Kandy Esela Perahera.
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