Srilanka, July 10 -- The final grand procession of the Esala Perahera at the historic Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya is set to take place tonight (10).

This marks the culmination of a 14-day religious and cultural festival, which began with a Seth Pirith chanting ceremony at the second gate of the temple.

As per tradition, the Perahera will proceed to the Kiri Vehera Rajamaha Viharaya, exit through the main gate of the temple courtyard, and head toward the Valliamma Devalaya along the outer street.

After completing the sacred rituals there, the procession will return to the Maha Devalaya, passing Sri Abhirama Viharaya and Basnayake Nilame's residence, concluding the festival in a grand spiritual display.

The Diya Kapeema (water-cutt...