Perahera Collection

Kandy - Sri Lanka - Buddhist Procession
Kandy is very popular due to the annual Buddhist pageant known as the Esala Perahera, in which one of the inner caskets used for covering the tooth relic of Buddha is taken in a grand procession

Cloth print depicting the sacred Buddha tooth relic in the Perahera in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Asia

Perahera (b / w photo)
7181866 Perahera (b/w photo) by Wendt, Lionel (1900-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perahera. Illustration for Ceylon by Lionel Wendt (Lincolns-Prager, London, 1950).); © Look and Learn

Procession of the tooth? Ceylon, Sri Lanka
19th century vintage photograph: Procession of the tooth, Kandy Esala Perahera, Ceylon, Sri Lanka

Festival of the Perahera, in Ceylon (engraving)
1618498 Festival of the Perahera, in Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival of the Perahera, in Ceylon)

Kandy. Perahera Prcession Passing, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Kandy. Perahera Prcession Passing, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Kandy Perahera. - A Procession of Elephants carried through by the Kandyan Chiefs, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Sacred Elephant in the Perahera Procession, Kandy, Ceylon, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Sacred Elephant in the Perahera Procession, Kandy, Ceylon, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Visit of the Prince of Wales to India - elephants
Visit of the Prince of Wales to India. Cover of the Special Supplement to the Illustrated London News, 8th January 1876. The Prince (later King Edward VII)

Buddhism - Temple Elephants carrying the sacred tooth, Kandy
Buddhism - Temple Elephants carrying the sacred tooth relic at the Perahera Procession, Kandy, Sri Lanka - during the Kandy Esala Perahera (The Festival of the Tooth). Date: circa 1920s

Prince of Wales at Perahara Festival at Kandy Ceylon 1876
Prince of Wales, (later Edward VII), Perahara Festival at Kandy Ceylon. Date: 1876

Procession, Holy Relic of the Tooth, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Annual Procession of the Holy Relic of the Tooth (the Kandy Perahera), Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Kandy is the home of the relic of the tooth of Buddha -- a casket containing it is carried on the back of an

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Festival of the Perahera, in Ceylon

Festival of the Perahera, in Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka). Wood engraving, English, 1852
FESTIVAL OF THE PERAHERA. Festival of the Perahera, in Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka). Wood engraving, English, 1852

Picture No. 10852395
Sri Lanka - Kandy PeraHera, golden casket of tooth relic passing Dalada Temple. Date:

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"Perahera: A Spectacle of Sacred Tradition and Buddhist Devotion in Kandy, Sri Lanka" Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural tapestry of Kandy, Sri Lanka, as you witness the awe-inspiring Perahera procession. This age-old Buddhist tradition captivates hearts and minds with its grandeur and spiritual significance. One cannot help but be enchanted by the intricate cloth print depicting the sacred Buddha tooth relic, a central symbol in the Perahera festivities. As it is paraded through the streets amidst a sea of devotees, this relic becomes a beacon of reverence and devotion. Through a captivating black-and-white photograph, we catch a glimpse of history unfolding before our eyes - the timeless beauty of Ceylon's Procession of the Tooth. The engraving further transports us to an era where this festival held immense importance for both locals and visitors alike. Renowned artist Alfred William Amandus Plate brings these scenes to life with his masterful brushstrokes. In one painting, we witness Kandyan Chiefs carrying elephants through the bustling streets during Kandy Perahera - an image that evokes power and majesty intertwined with ancient customs. Another artwork showcases a sacred elephant gracefully participating in the procession. Adorned with regal attire, it embodies gracefulness while embodying deep spiritual symbolism within Buddhism. The Prince of Wales himself graced this enchanting festival during his visit to Ceylon in 1876. Elephants played an integral role not only during his visit but also throughout history as they carried holy relics on their backs - testaments to their revered status within temple grounds. As you delve into this mesmerizing celebration steeped in spirituality, you become part of something truly extraordinary. The Holy Relic Procession offers glimpses into centuries-old traditions that have stood strong against time's relentless march forward.