Kandy Esala Perahera to take to the streets tonight

The Esala Perahera of the Scared Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy will commence with the first Kumbal Perahera parading the streets this evening.

The Kumbal Perahera is slated to be held until August 14^th, while the first Randoli Perahera will begin on 15th, and parade the streets for five days until August 19^th.

The Kandy Esala festival will draw to an end following the water-cutting ceremony at the Mahaweli River in Getambe on August 31^st.