The annual Duruthu Maha Perahera of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Vihara will be held this year for the 90th consecutive year.
The annual pageant begins with the Devadutha Perahera tomorrow, Kelaniya Rajamaha Vihara Chief Incumbent Most Ven. Prof. Kollupitiya Mahinda Sangarakkitha Thera said.
The traditional Udamaluwa Perahera will be conducted on January 9, while the Pahatha Maluwa Perahera which is also called as Dhathu Perahera will be held on January 10.
The main Randoli Perahera to be held on January 11 will be joined by the three ancillary Peraheras from Kataragama, Vishnu and Vibhisana Devalayas.
More than 50 elephants will parade, while Kandula tusker of the temple will carry the Sacred Casket. Over 100 dancing items representing up country, low country and Sabaragamuwa will parade the streets.
The events will culminate with the Duruthu Poya day programs of alms giving, sill campaigns and meditation to be held on January 12.
Facilities will be provided to devotees incolloboration with the government authorities, private and voluntary organisations.
The Perahera is organised under the guidance of the President of the Dayaka Sabha, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Deputy Chairman Minister Field Marshel Sarath Foseka.