Concerns mount over exorbitant prices for Kandy Esela Perahera seats

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August 05, Colombo (LNW): Pradeep Nilanga Dela, the Diyawadana Nilame of Kandy Dalada Maligawa, has expressed concerns about businessmen selling seats for the Kandy Esela Perahera at prices ranging from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 50,000.

He warned that these unfair and excessive prices could severely damage the reputation of the Perahera organisers, both locally and internationally.

Neither the Sri Dalada Maligawa nor the four Devalayas are involved in this exploitation, Dela clarified.

He urged authorities to intervene, emphasising that without control, public blame might unjustly fall on the Dalada Maligawa and the Devalayas.

Dela’s comments came during a discussion at the Dalada Maligawa premises regarding the organisation of the Esala Perahera Festival.

The Diyawadana Nilame stressed that while the Perahera is managed by the Dalada Maligawa and the four Devalayas, they do not engage in the commercial sale of seats.

Complaints about unfair pricing should be directed to the Perahera Trust.

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