The
Esala Perahera in Kandy is one of the oldest and grandest of all Buddhist
festivals in Sri Lanka, also known as “The Festival of the Tooth” which is
celebrated with elegant costumes featuring dancers, musicians and a large
number of lavishly decorated caparisoned Tuskers and Elephants parading the
streets. This usually takes place during the months of July/ August in Kandy.
This historical procession that consists of the Maligawa, Natha, Vishnu,
Katharagama and Pathini temple parades is held annually to pay homage to the
Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which is housed at the Sri Dalada Maligawa
in Kandy. Thousands of people including locals and foreigners come to Kandy in
order to watch the Perahara and they usually tend to watch both types (Kumbal
and Randholi) which goes on for a total number of 10 days. Some locals travel a
pretty fair distance in order to come watch the Perahara which is indeed a
blessing and will be seated on the streets for hours to catch a spot to view the
procession.
As
we all know Hill Capital or Kandy- as the commonly used name, sits at the
threshold of a region rich in cultural experiences and astonishing natural
beauty. “Vibes of Perehara” organized by the Rotaract Club of Kandy is the best
evidence to prove that we are always pay our concern on cultural highlights.
“Vibes
of Perehara” was held on 25th of August 2018. We all got together
and made 15,000 packs of sandwiches in collaboration with the Vishnu Dewalaya
Kandy and distributed among spectators in the streets who had come to watch
Randholi Perehara (Golden Palanquin).
“Vibes of Perehara” was chaired by Rtr. Dinuk Ratwatte and Rtr.Asheni
Gamage under the avenue of community service.
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