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elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d5b5cb6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1f438ea\" data-id=\"1f438ea\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed84e9a elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ed84e9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Esala-Perahera-kandy_96-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-229\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Esala-Perahera-kandy_96-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Esala-Perahera-kandy_96-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Esala-Perahera-kandy_96-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Esala-Perahera-kandy_96.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f522fb7\" data-id=\"f522fb7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e12c369 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e12c369\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Evolution of Esala Perahera<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a982dfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a982dfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:100}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"citation-50 citation-end-50\">The Kandy Esala Perahera has evolved over centuries from traditional religious ceremonies into one of Sri Lanka\u2019s most important cultural festivals. During the Kandyan Kingdom, its connection with the Sacred Tooth Relic became stronger, while the processions of the four Devales became an important part of the celebration. After the end of the monarchy, the Perahera continued as a community tradition. 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Experience Kandy Beyond the Perahera<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13af421 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-b29c02a \" data-id=\"13af421\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"13af421\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f0a3c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f0a3c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From sacred temples and royal heritage to peaceful gardens and breathtaking mountain views, Kandy offers plenty to discover. Explore some of the city&#8217;s most memorable places and experiences during your visit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a92a37b e-con e-atomic-element e-grid-base e-default-div e-9ddea11 \" data-id=\"a92a37b\" data-element_type=\"e-grid\" data-e-type=\"e-grid\" data-interaction-id=\"a92a37b\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e5b59c elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6e5b59c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1362\" src=\"https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-585\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1.jpg 2048w, 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class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-584\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2-1536x945.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Royal Botanic Gardens<\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Enjoy a peaceful escape among tropical plants, historic trees and beautiful landscapes.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9ec9ff elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"e9ec9ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-583\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Kandy Lake<\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Take a relaxing walk around the lake in the heart of the city.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-046efb8 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"046efb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-582\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Kandy National Museum<\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Explore artifacts and stories connected to Kandy's royal history.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d89e390 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"d89e390\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-581\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dineshsenevirathna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5-300x200.jpg 300w, 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