Kandy Esala Perahera (Day 10)

Tour info

Duration
1 hour - 2 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

(SKU: LK70090000) Kumbal Perahera On the sixth night, the Kumbal Perahera begins and continues for five days. Initially, the Devale Perahera assembles in front of the Temple of the Tooth. The emblems placed on the ransivige (a dome-like structure) is accompanied by the Basnayake Nilames (the lay custodians of the Devales). Drummers and dancers will be seen in all these Peraheras. For the next five nights, the “Devale Peraheras” take place within the premises of the four Devales with the priest of each Devale taking the pole every evening, accompanied by music and drumming, flag and canopy bearers, spearman and the Ran Ayudha, the sacred insignia of the Gods. The following important times are announced by the firing of cannonballs, which can be heard all across Kandy. • The commencement of the Devale Perahera • The commencement of the Dalada Maligawa Perahera • The completion of the Perahera

What’s included?

  • Entry OR Admission Fee

  • Private seat to view Kandy Esala Perahara

  • Entry/Admission - Esala Perahera Festival

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1-2 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

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Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Lakpura LLC (Kandy)

About operator:

Lakpura LLC is a government registered limited liability company, founded in 2008. We carry a license issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) to operate as a Sri Lankan Travel Agent; a mandatory requirement according to the gazette notification No. 2140/17 Dated 10 Sep 2019. We are also a proud member of the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) since 2010.

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