Navam Perahera 2025

Gangaramaya Navam Maha Perahera 2025
A Cultural Spectacle Uniting Communities! 's traditions. 

Experience one of Sri Lanka’s most mesmerizing cultural festivals! The Gangaramaya Navam Perahera is a breathtaking procession showcasing the island’s deep-rooted religious and cultural heritage.

• The Navam Maha Perahera is a prominent annual Buddhist cultural festival in Sri Lanka, recognized for its vibrant displays and religious importance.
• This event draws substantial domestic and international attention, attracting millions of spectators, including an estimated 10,000 tourists to Colombo annually.
• A central feature of the Perahera is a grand procession of approximately 100 elaborately adorned elephants, transforming the streets of Colombo.
• The Gangaramaya Temple, situated on the shores of Beira Lake in Hunupitiya, serves as the primary location for the Navam Maha Perahera. The opening procession involves over 1,000 participants, including performers and schoolchildren showcasing traditional flags.
• The procession is accompanied by a diverse array of cultural performances, featuring percussion ensembles, conch blowers, stilt walkers, flutists, and drummers, creating a rich auditory and visual experience

Highlights of the Perahera: 

• Majestic elephants adorned in vibrant attire
• Sacred relics carried in a grand procession
• Traditional dancers from across Sri Lanka
• Rhythmic drummers displaying ancient beats
• Hundreds of monks walking in devotion

This spectacular event attracts both locals and tourists who cherish cultural and religious tourism. Don’t miss the chance to witness Sri Lanka’s rich traditions come to life!

Official Website : https://gangaramaya.com/

Email : gt@gangaramaya.com

Official Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/GangaramayaTemple/

Contact: Gangaramaya Temple

No. 61, Sri Jinarathana Road, Colombo 02

Tel: +94 11 2435169

       +94 11 2327084