Kandy Esala Perahera 2026
Kandy Esala Perahera 2026 Buddhist Literature depicts numerous celebrations and festivals that are held in great reverence to Lord Buddha. The perahara pageant has its origins in India, during the reign of Emperor Asoka. The Kandy Perahara pageant is a display of traditional customs, most of which are intertwined with Buddhist and Hindu religious customs.
The customs of the Sinhala culture are of great value and significance. Most of these customs are based on the descriptions in the book “Dantha Dhathu Charitha” or “Dalada Siritha”. This book explains the customs related to the sacred Tooth Relic, written during the reign of Parakramabahu IV (1302-1326) of Kurunagala.
The Dalada Siritha
The Dalada Siritha lists 38 statutes to be followed for a Perahara pageant. According to these statutes, the Shrine Room of the Sacred Tooth Relic must be cleaned at an auspicious hour. Canopies should be set up and decorated beautifully with various silk clothes. On the 7th day, the king’s ministers and the public should offer rice, flowers, and oil lamps.. On the same day, the city should be decorated like heaven in the evening. The chief priests of Uttara Mula Sect, along with personnel of two castes, Ganavesi and Kilin, should carry the Sacred Relic casked with utmost veneration. Visit Sri lanka for Kandy Esala Perahera 2024
The Kandy Esala Perahera 2026 Time Table
- 1st Kumbal Perahera : 18th August 2026
- 2nd Kumbal Perahera : 19th August 2026
- 03rd Kumbal Perahera : 20th August 2026
- 04th Kumbal Perahera : 21st August 2026
- 05th Kumbal Perahera : 22nd August 2026
- 01st Randoli Perahera : 23rd August 2026
- 02nd Randoli Perahera : 24th August 2026
- 03rd Randoli Perahera : 25th August 2026
- 04th Randoli Perahera : 26th August 2026
- Final Randoli Perahera (The Grand Randoli Procession) : 27th August 2026
- Diya Kapeema (The water cutting ceremony) : 27th August 2026 ? Dahawal Perahera (The Day Procession)