Kandy Esala perahara festival commences today

The Kandy Esala Perahara festival kicks off today with the ceremonial ‘Kap’ planting at the four main Devalayas.

The Kap planting ceremony will take place at the Natha, Vishnu, Kataragama, and Pattini Devalayas at 4:10 a.m. today.

According to Sri Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame, following the five internal peraharas of the Devalayas, the first Kumbal Perahara will take to the streets on August 10.

The Randoli Perahera will commence on August 15, with the grand final, the Randoli Maha Perahera, scheduled for August 19.