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The National
10 hours ago
- General
- The National
In pictures: World Elephant Day
A decorated elephant, carrying the sacred golden casket housing the Buddha's tooth relic, takes part in celebrations to mark the Buddhist festival of Esala Perahera, in Kandy, Sri Lanka. AFP
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
48 hours in pictures, 10 August 2025
48 hours in pictures, 10 August 2025 Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. A center for tracking and studying flamingos in Fuente de Piedra, Malaga, Spain, 09 August 2025. Picture: EPA/JORGE ZAPATA Female law enforcement officers from various Gauteng Municipalities parade to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, 9 August 2025, re-enacting the historic 1956 march in which over 20 000 women protested against the extension of Pass Laws to women. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen A decorated elephant is pictured at the historic Buddhist Temple of the Tooth, as part of celebrations to mark the Buddhist festival of Esala Perahera, in the ancient hill capital of Kandy, on August 8, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) Hindu priests perform the 'Abhishekam' (bathing of deties) ritual during Lord Balarama's Appearance Day celebrations at the Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple in Durban over the weekend. The vibrant gathering drew hundreds of devotees in honour of Lord Krishna's elder brother, Balaram. Picture: Rajesh Jantilal The Sturgeon moon is seen rising over Galata Tower in Istanbul, on August 9, 2025. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP) A person participates in the Megacalenda celebration as part of International Day of Indigenous Peoples in Mexico City, Mexico, 09 August 2025. Picture: EPA/JOSE MENDEZ American singer and songwriter Anthony Hamilton celebrates Women's Day at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Sandton, Johannesburg, 9 August 2025. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen First place winner Maria Kochanova of Russia competes at the High Jump Women's Final of the PSB Russian Athletics Championships 2025 in Kazan, Russia, 09 August 2025. Picture: EPA/YURI KOCHETKOV Kelin Mills lifts a 350kg car and walks across the parking lot in the Strongman Challenge, 9 August 2025, held at Randridge Mall in Randpark Ridge. The event saw pro-level athletes compete in a test of strength across various disciolines including the car walk, truck pull and sandbag to shoulder. Mills won all challenges and the event overall. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen A participant attends the Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade in Bautzen, Germany, 10 August 2025. The CSD parade in Bautzen is under strict police security measures due to the danger of attacks from right-wing radicals. Picture: EPA/FILIP SINGER Visitors to Cowboy Town in Krugersdorp look through some of the vehicles on display during a classic car show, 9 August 2025. Cowboy Town is an old western themed market space with antique and art shops, eateries, and live music. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Protesters calling for the closure of The Bell Hotel, believed to be housing asylum seekers, gather outside, in Epping, northeast of London, on August 8, 2025. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) Participants walk with an oversized stylized joint reading 'legalization' in front of the German parliament Bundestag during the Hemp Parade (Hanfparade) rally in Berlin, Germany, 09 August 2025. The annual pro-cannabis protest is Germany's largest demonstration for the legalization of hemp. Picture: EPA/FILIP SINGER PICTURES: Classic car show at Cowboy Town
Listly
09-03-2025
- Listly
Top 5 Packing Tips for a Trip to Kandy: What Tourists Need for a Hillside Getaway
Your holiday wardrobe in Kandy depends on the timing of the getaway as the weather conditions vary significantly based on the time of year. Those who are planning a day trip to Kandy during the peak travel season in Sri Lanka, for example, will find that the climate is cool and dry during this period meaning t-shirts, lightweight materials and shorts will suffice for a tour of Kandy. Although conservative outfits or cover-ups are essential for temple tours, casual cotton clothing will serve you well if you're travelling to the sacred city in July and August to witness the Esala Perahera at the Temple of the Tooth as this is another dry and humid time in Kandy. If your trip to Kandy coincides with the wet and rainy season, however, it is necessary to pack more layers and jackets so as to stay warm. While sandals and flip-flops are ideal for sightseeing activities, it is prudent to pack hiking shoes or sneakers if you intend to explore Moon Plains or the Udawattekele Sanctuary.
Listly
06-02-2025
- Listly
5 Must-see Attractions in Kandy, Sri Lanka - Discover the Wonders of the Hill Country
A beacon of reverence for Buddhist devotees, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a focal part of the 'Sacred City of Kandy', a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to a tooth relic of Lord Buddha, this golden-roofed temple is where you can attend a puja ceremony to catch a glimpse of the golden casket that houses this sacred object. Beyond the main shrine, there's much more to discover in the temple complex too such as the Royal Audience Hall, a part of the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Tooth Museum. If you are visiting in July or August, don't miss the Esala Perahera, a magnificent cultural procession honouring the sacred tooth relic.
