Third Kumbal listed 6:53 — Dalada Veediya low sit or the moat with kids if the crowd already knows the drill — camera bag, no drone
20 Aug, couple, ordinary budget. Desk says third Kumbal is listed 6:53. Dalada Veediya low sit looks photogenic. the moat with kids looks less packed on a friend photo. one camera, no drone. No balcony budget. Not trying to invent a reserved street.
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Hold Dalada Veediya low sit if you want the actual line. 6:53 is the listed start, not a promise the first elephant is on the kerb at 6:53. Arrive before 17:30, sit low, zip the water. Third night the crowd already knows the drill. Street is still free. Do not pay a pavement uncle for air.
We stood the moat with kids with kids and saw flags and backs. Kinder if anyone is shaky. Sit-mat yes. Frame stool no. Bags behind knees.
Friends on Dalada Veediya low sit got the tusker. We arrived at the listed start and owned a shoulder view. Come early or be honest.
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