Kandy Esala Perahera

 Kandy Esala Perahera

The Kandy Esala Perahara also known as The festival of the Tooth is a festival held in July and August in Kandy. This historical procession is held annually to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha, which is housed at the Sri Dalada Maligawa. A unique symbol of Sri Lanka, the procession consits of traditional local dances such as fire dances and performances in whip-dance garment.