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1/21/2009 - 1/21/2009Duruthu Perahera
Colombo,
Sri Lanka
A popular religious and cultural event, the annual Duruthu Perahera celebrates Lord Buddha's third visit to Sri Lanka and is marked by a huge procession and festival. The parade makes its way through the streets of Colombo on a route towards Rajamatia Viharaya, the sacred temple in the west of the province. The festival was first held in 1927 and continues to be one of the region's most popular pageants and religious festivals.
Themes:
Culture
, Religion
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Kelaniya Temple
North-east of the city centre
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Getting there:
Road: The temple is about 11km (7 miles) from Colombo Fort, and is a major landmark in the city.
Contact Information:
Sri Lanka Tourist Board
80 Galle Road
Colombo
03
Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 1 243 7759.
Website: www.srilankatourism.org
