The final grand procession of the Esala Perahera at the historic Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya is set to take place tonight (July 10).
This marks the culmination of a 14-day religious and cultural festival.As per tradition, the Perahera will proceed to the Kiri Vehera Rajamaha Viharaya, exit through the main gate of the temple courtyard, and head toward the Valliamma Devalaya along the outer street.
After completing the sacred rituals there, the procession will return to the Maha Devalaya, passing Sri Abhirama Viharaya and Basnayake Nilame’s residence, concluding the festival in a grand spiritual display.
The Diya Kapeema (water-cutting ceremony) will take place tomorrow (July 11) at the Jeevamali Ferry on the Menik Ganga, marking the sacred conclusion of this year’s Esala celebrations.
