Shower of blessings for Navam Perahera

Drummers, dancers and performers don traditional costumes and regalia in preparation for the annual Gangaramaya Navam Perahera today (1 March). The Navam Perahera, first celebrated in 1979, takes place over two days under the auspices of the Gangaramaya Temple, Hunupitiya, Colombo 

– Pix by Shehan Gunasekara