#kandyperahera

[uwimalasiri]

මගුල් මඩුව #daladaperahara2020 #kandyperahera #perahara #daladamaligawa #kandy #royalcouncil #royalaudiencehall #royalaudiencehall #magulmaduwa #magulmaduwakandy #swap #swapphoto #splits #splitphoto #split #splitphotography (at Sri Dalada Maligawa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDePasgltAiqiONFwgkXgRJUq59P19VbtIyOxo0/?igshid=1p3gvgscv8smb

[siobhansgallerywall]

Sri Lanka Series!

Since I began creating and posting my art on social media, I have come across so many incredible desi artists. I have loved the positive strides taken to increase representation and inclusivity in art and social media. Being from Sri Lanka, I wanted to create a series of paintings to explore and celebrate my country. In particular, the idea of this series is to focus on the vibrant, multicultural nature of this community, and its deep and proud history and tradition.

This piece is of the Perahera Elephant. 

The Kandy Perahera is a Buddhist festival celebrated in July and August in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The festival is in honour of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which is house in the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple) in Kandy. The festival consists of traditional dancers, jugglers, musicians, fire-breathers, and most memorably a procession of elephants decked out in elaborate costumes. Elephants have always features in the Perahera as they are regarded as symbols of abundance and fertility. There are many elephants in the parade, the most important of which is the Maligawa Elephant - commonly a tusker - who carries the Sacred casket said to contain the tooth relic. One such Elephant was Raja, a large male tusker who carried the casket in the parade for 50 years. He is now celebrated as a national treasure.

I had a lot of fun using so many bright colours and bold prints, so I plan on keeping this up as a on-going series!

If you are interested in prints of this - or any - piece, please get in touch via DM, or drop me an email at siobhansgallerywall@gmail.com :)

[tourdriversrilanka]

#kandy #kandyperahera #kandysrilanka🇱🇰 #tourdriversrilanka #visitlanka # https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf3viu2I85Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[dronewithhasiya]

#esalaperahera #esala #esalapoya #perahara #colourful #daladamaligawa #maligawa #kandy #kandysrilanka #kandyperahera #kandy #travelasia #asian #upcountry #capturethemoment #bestmoments #bestdestinations #traditional #srilankadaily #travelgram #travelphotographer #travelnotebook #fest #temple #oldisgold #srilankatoday #dronewithhasiya #asian #lighting #beautiful (at Sri Dalada Maligawa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS4sY__JqeH/?utm_medium=tumblr

[saffronsrilankatours]

Kandy Perahera - 2019 Photography _ Kingsley perera Retouched _ Niranja imaging #kandyperahera2019 #kandy #kandysrilanka #kandyperahera #toothtemplekandy #srilanka #lka #buddhist #buddhistcountry #travelsrilanka #travel #toursrilanka #travelagent #saffronsrilankatours #bestin2019 #bestintravel2019 #lovesrilanka (at Kandy Esala Perahera 2019) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1J7_s_BH7d/?igshid=1s5b12zvzultk

[charithmania]

Kandy Esala Perahera - Day Perahera 2017 #cultural #srilanka #charithmania #kandy #kandyperahera #perahera #elephant #kandyan #Kandyandancer #kandyandrummer (at Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy)

[lankaholidays]

The 1st Kumbal Perahara of Kandy Esla Perahara 2017 was Successfully Proceeded.

•Photo Credit :Sri Dalada Maligawa

[traveltipssrilanka]

Kandy Esala Perahera is undoubtedly the grandest religious festival parade on the Sri Lankan calendar, and this post elaborates and gives you tips on it. When to visit Sri Lanka for Esala Perahera and the history behind it is worth knowing. Come and witness magnificent Esala Perahera so! Kandy Esala Perahera, The Grandest Festival Of Ceylon - https://www.traveltipssrilanka.com/things-to-do-in-sri-lanka/festivals-in-sri-lanka/kandy-esala-perahera.html

[safrasahamed]

#TheNobleElephant #GoingBackHome #After #KandyPerahera with #HighSecurity #Nedungamuwa #NedungamuwaRaja #esalaperahera (at Tihariya, Sri Lanka) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnQRU9RDLm6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wh43g6edwcfx

[salgadofurnitures-blog]

Kandy Perahara Hand Crafted Pettagama (Height 46inc,Width 56inc,Depth 26inc) Nadun Wooden Salgado Furnitures. Contact 011-2654949 / 0755279878 / 0758990497 #kandyperahera #kandy #crafts #woodworking #colombo #handmade #srilanka #furniture #wooden # (at Colombo, Sri Lanka)

[eventsandfestivals]

Kandy Perahera- a stunning sacred procession in Sri Lanka

Be a spectator of the most magnificent religious parade in Sri Lanka during your stay in the country. The colourful Buddhist festival that lasts for ten days during the months of July and August is well renowned in Asia for its cultural dancers and the splendidly dressed elephants. You could find accommodation at a Kandy hotel such as Thilanka Hotel Kandy and witness this beautiful Perahera.

[bradfrankel]

An amazing sight and cultural experience, just a shame what the elephants have to go through! #toothrelic #kandyperahera

[saffronsrilankatours]

Kandy Esala Perahera 2019 නුවර ඇසළ පෙරහැර ☸️🇱🇰💛 #kandy #kandyperahera #EsalaPerahera #SriLanka #lka #Buddhist #Buddhism #Kandy #KandyPerahera #kandysrilanka #daladamaligawa #kandydaladamaligawa #toothtemple (at Kandy Srilanka) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzyBfw-hVs8/?igshid=fm9h4l0b7dv9

[lankaholidays]

Enjoy a glimpse of the spectacular Annual Esala Perahera in Kandy.

http://srilankaholidays.net/kandy-esala-perahera/

Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/pjayasinhe/esala-perahera-in-kandy/