The Diyawadana Nilame of Sri Dalada Maligawa Pradeep Nilanga Dela, accompanied by the Nilames of Sathara Maha Dewala and Pitisara Dewala, handed over the Esala Perahera Scroll to President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday afternoon (31) at the Kandy President’s House. The Scroll highlights the meticulous execution of the Annual Esala Perahera at Kandy’s Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic), a magnificent cultural festival celebrated with great reverence for ancient traditions.The Diyawadana Nilame formally presented the Scroll of Memorandum to the President. As a symbolic gesture, the President offered a fruit treat to the baby elephant “Sindu”, reminiscent of the elephants that graced the procession. Continuing the tradition, a group photo was taken with the Nilames and the President.