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The Buddhist festival Esala Perahera\u00a0takes place this year from 1-11th August in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Also known as the festival of the tooth, it celebrates\u00a0the bringing of the Buddha’s tooth to Sri Lanka. Drumming, dancing and processions last 10 days, ending with a water cutting ceremony at the Mahaweli River.<\/p>\n

Dancers perform during Esala Perahera. (Aurora Photos\/Robert Harding)<\/p>\n

\"Dancers<\/a><\/p>\n

The Maligawa Tusker elephant carries a replica of the golden relic casket. (eye ubiquitous\/Robert Harding)<\/p>\n

\"SRI<\/a><\/p>\n

See more pictures of Esala Perahera here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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