Mihintale Aloka Pooja from June 29
COLOMBO: Abans Group will sponsor the Mihintale Aloka Pooja for the
third consecutive year. This annual event, the 45th Annual Aloka Pooja
to mark Poson Poya, is organised by the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon
Limited and will be held from June 29 to July 1 in the sacred city of
Mihintale.
Organisers anticipate that over two million pilgrims will visit
Mihintale during the three days. A feature of this annual event is the
illumination of Mihintale Rock which draws pilgrims, tourists and
sight-seers.
Organisers have planned a series of national and social events in
connection with the celebrations with a Mihindu Perahera on June 29
night. The Rupavahini Corporation is the electronic media partner and
will have live telecasts throughout the three-days.
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