Duruthu Perahera

Kelaniya Duruthu Peraherathat started in1927, is a colorful event held on January at DuruthuPova. This event is held in the most sacred temple, Kelaniya Raja MahaVihara, in the Western province where Buddha visited during his third visit Sri Lanka. It not only commemorates his visit but also acts as a platform to showcase the cultural traditions of the people such as dancing, singing, drumming, and caparisoning elephants and marching of colorful bands. In western Province of Sri Lanka, Kelaniya Raja MahaViharaya remains the most popular and scared temple since the Buddha’s stay amid of his third visit to Sri Lanka.