Kandy Esala Perahera : Drones temporarily prohibited

July 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) says drones have been prohibited at the 2025 Esala Perahera of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy.

Issuing a notice, the CAASL said all drone operations over the perahera procession routes are temporarily prohibited.  

The 2025 Kandy Esala Perahera, which commenced yesterday, will continue until 09 August 2025. (Newswire)