Kandy Esala Perahera dates announced

by Staff Writer 05-07-2023 | 3:23 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st); The 2023 Esala Perahera of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy will take place from the 17th August to 31st August, announced Diyawadana Nilame (Chief lay custodian of the Temple of the Tooth) Pradeeep Nilanga Dela on Wednesday (5).

The announcement was made following a meeting that took place on the Esala Perahera.

According to the official website of the Sri Dalada Maligawa the official perahera dates are as follows:

1st Kumbal Perahera: 21st August 2023

2nd Kumbal Perahera: 22nd August 2023

03rd Kumbal Perahera: 23rd August 2023

04th Kumbal Perahera: 24th August 2023

05th Kumbal Perahera: 25th August 2023

01st Randoli Perahera: 26th August 2023

02nd Randoli Perahera: 27th August 2023

03rd Randoli Perahera: 28th August 2023

04th Randoli Perahera: 29th August 2023

Final Randoli Perahera / Grand Randoli Procession: 30th August 2023