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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Rathnapura Maha Saman Dewale Perahera



This perahera is usually held in August. It is a very colorful one. This perahera parades the Devale Grounds.
Number of elephants takes part in this perahera. The Basnayake Nilame walks in the perahera. He wears a colorful dress and he has a good personality. Whip Crackers, Dancers, Drummers, Sesath Bearers take part in the perahera. The “Maha Baba” too walks in the Perahera. He was two faces. This perahera is held on seven days. On the last day Water Cutting ceremony takes place. Lot of people come to see this annual perahera.

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