The Kandy Dalada Perehera, also known as the Kandy Esala Perahera, is one of the most vibrant and religious festivals celebrated in Sri Lanka. It takes place annually in the city of Kandy, the cultural capital of the country. The festival, which lasts for ten nights, is dedicated to the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha and attracts thousands of devotees and tourists from all over the world. The Kandy Dalada Perehera has a rich history dating back to ancient times. It is believed to have been started during the reign of King Kirthi Sri Meghavanna, who ruled Kandy in the 4th century. The festival gained significance when the tooth relic of Lord Buddha was brought to Kandy from India in the 4th century and has been celebrated ever since as a symbol of reverence and honor to Buddhism. The festival begins with the Kap Situveema ritual, where a sanctified young jackfruit tree is cut and planted in the premises of the four main Devales (temples) dedicated to the Hindu deities Natha, Vi...
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