Dalada Perahera

The Dalada Perahera is a historic Buddhist festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, celebrated annually to honor the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. It features a grand procession with meticulously decorated elephants, traditional dancers, drummers, and sacred relics carried on elaborately adorned caskets. The event, which lasts several nights, blends religious devotion with cultural entertainment, symbolizing the reverence for the Buddha’s teachings and the unity of the community. Recognized for its vibrant display of Sri Lankan heritage, the Dalada Perahera draws both locals and tourists alike, emphasizing spiritual significance and cultural pride.