Nedungamuwe Raja leaves for duty

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Nedungamuwe Raja, the main casket bearer at the Esala Perahera of the Sri Dalada Maligawa today left Mawanella to Kandy to carry out its duties at the Perahera.

The tusker left its hometown Nedungamuwa in Gampaha several days ago.

The Annual Esala Perahera is scheduled to start tomorrow and end on August 18. Pix by Saman Wijaya Bandara

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willows Monday, 08 August 2016 10:20 AM

This is a real majestic King.

sam Monday, 08 August 2016 11:36 AM

Long live the Majestic Etha

BuffaloaCitizen Monday, 08 August 2016 12:41 PM

Where is he the king, he is king only when he is free and in the wild with his own family. Now he is prisoner of human beings and their rituals.

Eds Monday, 08 August 2016 12:56 PM

A truly majestic, a truly regal animal.A chance, an oppertunity even a human being will not get to carry the sacred relics of the lord buddha!

Devinda Monday, 08 August 2016 02:33 PM

I think it's time to realize that the elephant / elephants needs to be free from chains, in a jungle!! Chains and hooks have no place in their lives. Not even in the name of religion!!

Michelle Wednesday, 10 August 2016 05:31 AM

Take off the chains get rid of the bull hook and see what the elephant wants to do to celebrate this holiday and that is the true path. Oh and don't drug the poor animal. His eyes are glazed over.

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