The Esala Festival at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy The Esala Festival at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy is a great cultural festival that showcases the culture and proud history of Sri Lanka. In the year 2014, I was fortunate enough to participate in the Kandy Esala Perahera, a Hela Maha Kala Mangalya which has a long history dating back to the 310th year of King Kithsiri. For eight years from then until today, I have had the opportunity to participate in the veneration of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Tittapajjala Local Art Institute Chief Professor of the Art Institute . The foundation of my journey was laid under the guidance of Sumanaweera Guru Piyanan. It was a special experience for me to learn about the history of the Temple of the Tooth in historic Kandy, the Esala Festival and the customs and traditions contained in it. Enriched with the art of Kandyan dance, the beauty of the Kandy Esala Festival attracts locals and foreign...