August 13, Colombo (LNW): The annual Kandy Esala Perahera officially got underway today (13) with the traditional Kap planting ceremony at the Sri Dalada Maligawa, signalling the start of one of Sri Lanka’s most revered cultural and religious celebrations. The ritual was performed at the auspicious time of 6.17 a.m., setting in motion a series of religious observances that will lead to the spectacular processions scheduled to take place in the c…
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