Kandy Esala Perahera Festival

Coverage of the Randoli Perahera procession and Nikini Poya celebrations in Kandy. Posts document the festival parade schedule and religious observances.

Kandy Esala Perahera: the one time a year when Sri Lankans collectively decide that sleep is optional and traffic laws are merely suggestions. Nothing says "blessed" quite like sitting in gridlock for eight hours waiting to see some elephants walk by—twice, because apparently once wasn't enough.