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Esala Perahera 2025,The Esala Perahera in Kandy is one of the most majestic and culturally rich festivals in the world, blending centuries-old Buddhist traditions with Sri Lanka’s vibrant heritage. Held every year in the sacred month of Esala (July or…

Heiyantuduwa Raja Heiyantuduwa Raja (Sinhala:හෙයියන්තුඩුවේ රාජා)(c. 1924 – 6 November 2002) was a Sri Lankan elephant, which carried the Relic of the tooth of the Buddha casket in the Dalada Perahera for 11 years after the demise of Maligawa Raja. Heiyantuduwa Raja’s tusks were each 7 ft 6 in…

Kingdom of Kandyමහනුවර රාජධානියMahanuwara Rajadhaniya 1469–1815 Royal Standard   Territorial extent of the Kingdom of Kandy (1689–1796)  Dutch-controlled areas Capital Kandy Common languages Sinhala (court language 1469–1815 and dynastic language 1469–1739)Tamil (court and dynastic language 1739–1815)Pali (for religious purposes) Religion Theravada Buddhism, Hinduism Government Monarchy King  …

Sri Dalada Maligawa[a], commonly known in English as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since…

Step into a world of vibrant tradition and deep spirituality with the Kandy Esala Perahera, one of Asia’s most spectacular cultural festivals. Held in honor of the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, this centuries-old procession brings together dazzling costumes,…