The first Kumbal Perahera of the historic Esala Maha Perehera paraded the streets this evening. The procession set off from the Sri Dalada Maligawa at the auspicious time of 6.16 pm and proceeded along D.S.Senanayake Street, Temple Road, Deva Street, Colombo Street, Yatinuwara Street and return to the Dalada Maligawa through Raja Weediya. Pix by Nadeeka Daya Bandara and L.B. Senarathne