The second day of the Kumbal Perahera of the annual Esala Perahera of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy started at 7.32p.m last night. The Kumbal Perahera will continue until Friday. The Randoli Perahera will be commenced on August 13 and ended on 17. The Esala festival will conclude with a water cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 18. Pix by Nadeeka Daya Bandara