Kandy Perahera 2025

The Kandy Perahera, also known as the Festival of the Tooth, is one of Sri Lanka’s most majestic and culturally significant celebrations. This annual procession, held in the months of July and August in the city of Kandy, is a vibrant and elaborate tribute to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which is enshrined in the Sri Dalada Maligawa, or the Temple of the Tooth. This grand event is a captivating blend of history, spirituality, art, and culture, and it stands as a symbol of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage.

The Kandy Perahera is a remarkable showcase of the nation’s traditions, featuring a wide array of local dances, including fire-dances, whip-dances, Kandyan dances, and various other cultural performances. Furthermore, the procession features magnificently adorned elephants, which play a central role in the festivities. The culmination of the celebration is marked by the traditional diya-kepeema ritual, a water-cutting ceremony conducted at the Mahaweli River in Getambe, Kandy.

The Kandy Perahera is deeply rooted in the cultural and religious fabric of Sri Lanka. To truly appreciate its significance, it is essential to explore its historical, religious, and cultural dimensions, as well as to delve into the various elements that make up this grand spectacle.

The history of the Kandy Perahera can be traced back many centuries, to the time when Sri Lanka was a monarchy. It was initially established to honor and safeguard the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which was brought to the island in the 4th century CE. The relic has since been preserved in various locations, with Kandy being its final resting place. The Sri Dalada Maligawa was constructed specifically to enshrine this revered relic.

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Perahera Tickets for 2025

Kandy Perahera 2025

1st Kumbal Perahera - 30th July 2025

Date: 30th July, 2025

Venue: Queens Hotel Viewing Gallery

80.00 USD
Kandy Perahera 2025

2nd Kumbal Perahera - 31st July 2025

Date: 31st July, 2025

Venue: Queens Hotel Viewing Gallery

80.00 USD
Kandy Perahera 2025

3rd Kumbal Perahera - 1st August 2025

Date: 01st August, 2025

Venue: Queens Hotel Viewing Gallery

80.00 USD
Kandy Perahera 2025

4th Kumbal Perahera - 2nd August 2025

Date: 02nd August, 2025

Venue: Queens Hotel Corridor

80.00 USD
Kandy Perahera 2025

5th Kumbal Perahera - 3rd August 2025

Date: 03rd August, 2025

Venue: Queens Hotel Corridor

80.00 USD
Kandy Perahera 2025

1st Randoli Perahera - 4th August 2025

Date: 04th August, 2025

Venue: Queens Hotel Viewing Gallery

90.00 USD
Kandy Perahera 2025

2nd Randoli Perahera - 5th August 2025

Date: 05th August, 2025

Venue: Queens Hotel Viewing Gallery

90.00 USD
Kandy Perahera 2025

3rd Randoli Perahera - 6th August 2025

Date: 06th August, 2025

Venue: Queens Hotel Corridor

90.00 USD
Kandy Perahera 2025

4th Randoli Perahera - 7th August 2025

Date: 07th August, 2025

Venue: Queens Hotel Corridor

100.00 USD
Kandy Perahera 2025

Final Randoli Perahera - 8th August 2025

Date: 08th August, 2025

Venue: Queens Hotel Corridor

110.00 USD

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