How to Experience the Magic of Kandy Perahera 2025? - A Spectacle of Colour, Culture and Splendour

A Listly List - The Kandy Esala Perahera is arguably the most anticipated cultural event in Sri Lanka. Taking place annually in the historic city of Kandy, it honours the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, housed in the eponymous Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. It is a spectacle of colour, culture and splendour coming to life in the vibrant streets of Kandy for 10 nights straight, from July 30 to August 9 2025. For first-time visitors and returning admirers, here’s your guide to the Kandy Esala Perahera 2025.