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Sri Lanka 2024 Kandy Esala Perahera Festival

Name: Sri Lanka 2024 Kandy Esala Perahera Festival
Brand: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka · 2024 · Rs. 50.00

This stamp commemorates the Kandy Esala Perahera, one of Sri Lanka's most significant and ancient Buddhist festivals. The design depicts a vibrant procession featuring traditionally adorned elephants, dancers, and drummers, celebrating the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha. It is noted for being one of the world's longest stamps, capturing the grand scale of the parade.

The Kandy Esala Perahera is a historic festival held annually in Kandy, Sri Lanka, to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which is housed at the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic).

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

festivals religion buddhism elephants culture processions

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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