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The Prince giving sugar-cane to the elephants at the rehearsal of the Perahara, Kandy... 1876. Creator: Unknown
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The Prince giving sugar-cane to the elephants at the rehearsal of the Perahara, Kandy... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince giving sugar-cane to the elephants at the rehearsal of the Perahara, Kandy, Ceylon, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII on a royal visit to India. The animals were richly caparisoned, and wore coloured hoods or masks with round holes trimmed with gold braid, and looking like big eyes, changing entirely the expression of the elephant's face. Upon arriving opposite the Prince the great beasts wheeled slowly round in line, and knelt down in salutation before the Prince. Upon their rising he bent forward, patted them, and gave them pieces of sugarcane'. The Kandy Esala Perahera (the Sri Dalada Perahara procession of Kandy) also known as The Festival of the Tooth, is a festival held in July and August. This historical procession is held annually to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha, which is housed at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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In this photograph from 1876, the future King Edward VII of England is depicted in an intimate moment during his royal visit to India, at the rehearsal of the Kandy Esala Perahera in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). The Prince, dressed in formal attire, stands amongst the richly caparisoned elephants, their faces adorned with colorful hoods or masks, altering their appearance with round gold-braided holes that resemble large eyes. As the elephants approach the Prince, they gracefully wheel around in a line and kneel in salutation. In response, the Prince bends forward, patting the majestic creatures before offering them pieces of sugarcane. This traditional gesture of respect and friendship between the monarch and the elephants is a significant aspect of the Kandy Esala Perahera, an ancient Sri Lankan festival held annually to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha, housed at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. The Kandy Esala Perahera, also known as The Festival of the Tooth, is a grand procession filled with cultural pageantry, music, dance, and various religious rituals. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the historical event, providing a window into the rich heritage and traditions of Sri Lanka during the late 19th century.
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