tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098237990394009675.post2257487545255651954..comments2022-11-27T07:41:53.207-08:00Comments on Travels Along the Mekong: Kandy's Esala PeraheraStacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11494150149559982356noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098237990394009675.post-6286556018725548632009-09-02T00:18:35.292-07:002009-09-02T00:18:35.292-07:00Esala Perahara in Kandy, Sri Lanka is one legendar...Esala Perahara in Kandy, Sri Lanka is one legendary festival of Skanda & Buddha since 300 AD. A devout to both hindu & Buddhist idols, there is a procession with entertainments like canons, whips, performers, drums, rings, rituals, fire throwing & sword fights. But the most embellished elephants - symbol of fertility & fortune, carry Buddhist monks, temple VIPs & sacred antiques.Esala Peraharahttp://www.travelfront.com/pulsating-esala-perahera/noreply@blogger.com