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The Kandy Esala Perahera is one of Sri Lanka’s most vibrant and culturally significant festivals, held annually in Kandy, typically in July or August, based on the lunar calendar. This grand procession honors the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, housed in the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth). It is a dazzling blend of spirituality, tradition, and pageantry, attracting thousands of locals and tourists.