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Majestically caparisoned! Randoli Perahera begins

17 Aug 2024 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

By Shane Seneviratne

The first Randoli procession in Kandy Esala perahera 2024 paraded the streets of Kandy on Thursday night. Maligawa tusker Indi Raja flanked by tuskers Miyan Raja and Kotte Raja, carried the casket of Sacred Relics. The procession set off from Sri Dalada Maligawa at the auspicious hour of 6.45 pm. The crowd of spectators of the grand cultural pageant had increased when compared to the previous days.


(Pic: by Shane Seneviratne)