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Thammattam Players perform at the Esala Perahera in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Thammattam Players perform at the Esala Perahera, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Thammattam Players perform in front of large crowds during the Esala Perahera in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Thammattam Players perform in front of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy in Sri Lanka. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Thammattam and Davul Players perform in front of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy in Sri Lanka during the Esala Royalty Free Stock Photo

Thammattam Players perform at the Esala Perahera in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Thammattam Players perform during the Esala Perahera in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Thammattam Players perform along the streets of Kandy during the Esala Perahera in Sri Lanka. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Thammattam and Davul Players (Davulkaruwo) perform during the Esala Perahera in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Thammattam Players (right) lead a group of Davul Players as they perform during the Esala Perahera in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Thammattam Players perform at the Esala Perahera in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The drum is tied around the performers waist to allow free movement of the hands and feet whilst dancing and drumming.The Esala Perahera is held to honour the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha (which is enshrined within the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) and is considered one of the most colourful processions in the world.