Randoli Perahera

The sponsorship for the procession on that day was undertaken by Mr. W. K. Sisira, Proprietor of Asian Lanka Marketing, together with his family.

The honour of bearing the Sadhathuka Karanduwa (Sacred Casket) was bestowed upon the Devalaya’s ceremonial tusker, Tharaka Randuka, and was carried in a golden palanquin mounted on its back. The divine ornaments of Lord Vishnu were borne by Mr. Nilanta Jayadina atop Aruna, the elephant belonging to the Purana Vihara. The divine ornaments of Goddess Paththini were borne by Mr. Shamal Wijethunga, Executive Officer of the Devalaya, atop Kandula Weera, the elephant belonging to the Kaduwela Kothalawala Sankhapitti Purana Viharaya.

The procession, enriched with traditional Kandyan (Udarata) and Low Country (Pahatharata) dances and vibrant cultural performances, was further enhanced by the participation of Rani, the elephant owned by Mr. Deepthi Kumara of Biyagama, along with her calf, Surani.

Under the guidance of the Chief Basnayake Nilame, Mr. Kularathne Wijethunga, and the Executive Officer, Mr. Shamal Wijethunga, this year’s Esala Festival continued until August 21.

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