Government of Sri Lanka along with other Buddhist religious institutions in the island have decided to continue with the forthcoming Esala Perehara with increased security measures.
One of Sri Lanka’s paramount Buddhist cultural events, Esla Pererhara parades the only surviving relic of Buddha, a tooth, in a colourful pageant with the participation of dancers, elephants, and drummers.
According to sources, this year’s event which is expected to attract one million devotees and visitors will be monitored by a police force of 8,000 and other armed forces.
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One of Sri Lanka’s paramount Buddhist cultural events, Esla Pererhara parades the only surviving relic of Buddha, a tooth, in a colourful pageant with the participation of dancers, elephants, and drummers.
According to sources, this year’s event which is expected to attract one million devotees and visitors will be monitored by a police force of 8,000 and other armed forces.
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