Kandy Dalada Perahera should be held Without Elephants - Harini Amarasuriya
A viral social media post claimed that Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, a National List MP of the National People’s Power (NPP), made a statement calling the behaviour of the Diyawadana Nilame of the Temple of the Tooth Relic(Dalada Maligawa) "disgusting" and that legal steps have been taken against him. The date of the statement mentioned is 21st August. [...] Dalada Perahera: The final Randoli Perahera of the Dalada Perahera concluded on August 19th, marking the end of one of Sri Lanka's most significant cultural and religious events. This grand procession, held annually in Kandy, celebrates the sacred Tooth Relic housed in the Sri Dalada Maligawa. In the days surrounding this event, discussions and posts about the Dalada Perahera and Dalada Maligawa surged on social media and other platforms, reflecting the deep cultural and spiritual significance of the Perahera to the Sri Lankan people. These posts likely emerged in the context of the Perahera's conclusion, as the event garners widespread attention and devotion across the country. Read also: Dr Harini Amarasuriya Did NOT say Kandy Dalada Perahera should be held Without Elephants.