The Kandy Esala Perahera is one of Sri Lanka’s grandest and most spectacular cultural festivals, held annually in the historic city of Kandy. This vibrant procession honors the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, housed at the Temple of the Tooth. The festival features beautifully decorated elephants, traditional Kandyan dancers, drummers, fire performers, and whip crackers parading through the streets over several nights. Rich in tradition, spirituality, and color, the Perahera is a breathtaking celebration of Sri Lankan heritage and Buddhist devotion.