Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The fifth and final Kumbal Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera will parade through the streets of Kandy tonight (3).

In the fourth Kumbal Perahera yesterday, the sacred relic casket was carried by the tusker Indiraja, flanked by the tuskers Kotteraja and Pulathisiraja.

The first Randoli Perahera is scheduled to begin tomorrow (4).

The final grand procession of the Sri Dalada Perahera festival will take place on August 8, and the Kandy Esala Perahera will conclude with the day procession on August 9.

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