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Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, near Colombo · Every January
Duruthu Perahera
The island's first great procession of the year, elephants and drummers under torchlight.
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We track every fare from your airport into Colombo for January 1 to 31, 2027, round trips of 1 to 3 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- The exact date follows the full moon poya day and is set by the Buddhist lunar calendar each year.
- Arrive at the temple by early evening to find a viewing spot before the procession starts after dark.
- Kelaniya is about 30 minutes by road from Bandaranaike International Airport, on the edge of greater Colombo.
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