Day Procession of Kandy Esala Perahera to parade streets this afternoon

Sunday, 30 August 2015 - 10:27

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The Day procession of the historical Kandy Esala Perahera will parade the streets at 2.14 this afternoon, marking the conclusion of the spectacular Esala Pageant.

Accordingly, after conducting rituals to the deity at the Pillaiyar Kovil, the Day procession of Kandy Esala Perahera will commence from Gedige Adahana Maluwa and parade the streets.


Sunday, 30 August 2015 - 13:54
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Final Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Perahera concludes

The Final Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Perahera was held successfully last night.

 

President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe were also present to witness the perahera.

 

Meanwhile, the final ritual, the Diya Kapeeme Mangalyaya was also held at Gatambe along the Mahaweli River today.

 

The Perahera proceedings will conclude this afternoon and a sandeshaya will be presented by the Diyawadana Nilame Nilanga Daala to President Maithripala Sirisena.












































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