The Senkadagala Perahera is an annual traditional festival held in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. Today, it has become a symbol of Sri Lanka. The Senkadagala Perahera is a Buddhist festival with dances, elephants and other cultural dances. The fire dancers the whip and the upcountry dancers play a prominent role. The Esala Perahera, which dates from the 3rd century BC, it is a ritual to ask the gods for rain. The Dalada perahera is believed to have begun when the sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha was brought to Sri Lanka from India in the 4th century, eight hundred years after the death of the Buddha. This is the most important Dalada Perahera in the Sri Dalada Perahera
The Senkadagala Perahera is an annual traditional festival held in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. Today, it has become a symbol of Sri Lanka. The Senkadagala Perahera is a Buddhist festival with dances, elephants and other cultural dances. The fire dancers the whip and the upcountry dancers play a prominent role. The Esala Perahera, which dates from the 3rd century BC, it is a ritual to ask the gods for rain. The Dalada perahera is believed to have begun when the sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha was brought to Sri Lanka from India in the 4th century, eight hundred years after the death of the Buddha. This is the most important Dalada Perahera in the Sri Dalada Perahera.
The Kumbal Perahera begins on the sixth day of the Perahera. The Kumbal Perahera takes to the streets for 5 days. Here, the carpenter, the shield, the sesame, the silver, the udakki, the panthera, the rhythm of the talismans, the talismans of the palace are cleaned and made to tour the streets. This procession is more beautiful than the Devalaya procession. This will be attended by ten Vidanelas, drummers and dancers from ten villages. The procession of the sacred relics is accompanied by elephants. The Kumbal Perahera is the highlight of the four days of the Devalaya Perahera.
The Randoli Perahera is the highlight of the Senkadagala Perahera. The elephant carrying the donkey adorns the main entrance of the palace for the Randoli Perahera. For this purpose, the elegant dresses and jewelery are made to suit the elephant kingdom. Nilame is also preparing for his own temple and palace With the first shot. The four Maha Devalaya Perahera begins its journey towards the Maligawa and the devotees gather at the Hewisi Pavilion in the Dalada Maligawa. Thereafter the rhythmic rhythms are performed and the casket is placed on the inside. The procession begins with the final shot and a series of flowers are drawn to the Diyawadana Nilame in front of the main entrance.
The people who march in the procession and their work,
• The butchers
Whips are used to make way for the procession and to communicate that the procession is approaching. One of the objectives of the ancient procession was to receive rain on time. It is believed that when the tooth relic opens, it receives rain. The whiplash is symbolized by the sound and tone of the lightning that precedes the rains.
• Fire bowlers
This will light the sides of the road and clear the way, enhance the attraction of the approaching procession and capture the eyes of the visitors and bring them to the procession.
• They carry Buddhist flags and other flags
The Buddhist religious procession that stands next to this demonstrates. One national flag is also carried here. This indicates that the procession is also a national event. In addition, district flags, brass district flags are also carried.
• Front shelf (with elephant mounted on an elephant)
It was a part of the end of the Kandyan period. Riding on an elephant, he carries a silver coffin symbolizing the official duty of the officers, property records of the Sri Dalada Maligawa and the procession route. He is dressed in a white hat, a white hat and a helmet.
• Hewisi players (da'wal, trumpet, tammatattam, talampata, with jaws)
Devul, thammatattam, trumpet, talampata, kombuwa, hakkadiya and gejji are used. Moving forward, playing various rituals for worship and communication, they develop the charm of the procession. They also enhance the splendor and grandeur of the procession.
• Gajanayake Nilame (with a silver cloak on an elephant)
The elephant who was riding an elephant in the hands of a royal ninja was previously symbolized as the leader of the elephant class. Elephants perform a symbol of rainforest.
• Several elephants
Elephants are the main attraction of this procession. Elephants perform a symbol of rainforest.
• Karya Korala
One of his most important tasks is to take charge of the work procession. The white sweater, white hat and helmet are his uniform.
• Dancers and drummers
These are the essential elements of a procession. These dances include chamara, wooden kelly, pantheroo, thalam, naayadi, sword drill, hand tambourine, talong, udakki, ravel, plaque dancing etc. Also included are the Tammatattam players and the Hewisi groups.
• The elephant in the Tooth Relic
As the elephant king of the Perahera, the elephant, which has become a national heritage for over 50 years, was used. Then, from year to year, other elephants are used for this purpose. The elephant carrying the sacred Tooth Relic rides on the pavement and has two tusks on either side.
• A masquerade band and drummers
The masquerade which is the topper of the upcountry dance is a popular dance form in Sri Lanka and abroad. The masquerade will be performed in two groups in front of the Dalada Maligawa and the Diyawadana Nilame. The Kandyan Vesak Dance is a special and respected dance of the Kandy Esala Perahera. It is said that this dance has joined the Kandy Esala Perahera since 1919 AD
• Poet shells artisans
The Sri Dalada Maligawa Kavitha Madura is participating in this event. They march in the eulogy of the Tooth Relic.
• Diyawadana Nilame
AD Ex. 19 Diyawadana Nilames have been in office since 1814 and Pradeep Nilanga Dela Diyawadana Nilame as the 19th Diyawadana Nilame will take part in this procession.
• Murmurs and umbrellas on both sides
• Vidanees in ten villages
Nine Vidanayas participated in the past and 13 presently. They are following the Diyawadana Nilame in uniform.
From here onwards the procession of Natha, Vishnu, Kataragama and Pattini Siva Maha Devalayas will follow the Dalada Maligawa. The Natha Vishnu Kataragama Pattini Devalaya The three Natha Vishnu Pattini Devalayas are located near the Sri Dalada Maligawa while the Sri Kataragama Devalaya in Kandy is located in the center of Kotugodella Street.
▪ Natha Devala Perahera
Only Buddhist flags are carried as flags in this procession. All the costumes and costumes of the Nathadevalaya Perahera are made of yellow color. They carry the ornaments and the mantle of the mantle.
The Vishnu Devale Perahera
The second is the Vishnu Devale Perahera, in front of the Gurus. It carries the flags of the Devala Nindagam and the flags representing Nilame's area. All the decorations are in blue. The ornaments are carried with two elephants.
The Perahera of the Kataragama Devalaya
Third is the procession of the Kataragama Devalaya. First comes Mayura. It then carries the flags of the Devala Nindagam and the flags representing Nilame's area. The dressing and lighting colors of the Kataragama Perahera are red. The ornaments are carried with two elephants. The dancers then move on. “Kavadi Dance Model is the most attractive dance of this procession.
The Perahera of the Pattini Devalaya
The final feature is the Pattini Devala Perahera. This procession gives more space for female performers. The women of the Dalada Perahera participate in the Pattini Devalaya Perahera. The dance known as "Pattinikumba" is special. A group of dancers in front of the Basnayake Nilame are traveling. Elephants are used as elephants in the trunk. Devala Nilames on the outskirts with Nilame.
The Dalada Perahera, which does not go to the Dalada Maligawa after the Perahera, goes to the Asgiri Gedi Temple and places the casket there. Although the night Perahera of the Kandy Esala Perahera Festival, which attracted the attention of the Jana people, ended there, the Perahera actually ends with the occasion of the Dedicated and the Afternoon Perahera.
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