Kap ceremony to launch Kandy perahera

At the auspicious time 7.05 am today, “kap” branches,taken from a sacred jak tree were planted at the four Devales – Maha Vishnu, Natha, Kataragama, and the Goddess Pathini. The “kap” ceremony marks the beginning of the annual Kandy Esala Perahera. The photo shows Wanakku Rala Herath handing over the “kap”' to an official of the Kataragama Devale.