The temple of the toothˮ or dalada maligawa is situated in Kandy. It is one of the most sacred places for Buddhists. The sacred tooth of load Buddha is housed in a gold casket there. There is an annual perehara in kandy. It is held in the month of august every year in honour of the sacred tooth relic. this procession is regarded as the most significant event in the country. It is a world-famous pageant. Tourists flock to Sri Lanka during this period to witness this spectacular procession.
The esala perehera is a combination of five pereheras. They are of five devices, namely natha, vishnu, katharagama and patthini. They too are within the maligawa premises. There are Kandyan dancers, drummers, whip crackers and stilt walkers in this procession. Children carry flags and banners. They are flowed by a large number of caparisoned elephants. The maligawa take walks in their midst, carrying the sacred tooth relic.
The event takes place over several days. The last day is regarded as the most important day of the procession.
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