Devotees flock Sri Dalada Maligawa
Indika Polkotuwa and Asela Kuruluwansa
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Devotees from all four corners of the country flocked to the
Sri Dalada Maligawa yesterday.. Picture by Udeni Rajapaksa |
Tens of thousands of people including Buddhist devotees flocked to
the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy from all four corners of the country
yesterday to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic and usher in the New
Year with religious observances hoping for a bright and prosperous
future. Vast crowds were seen at the Maligawa on Thursday too as it was
Unduwap Poya day.
Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela Bandara attributed the large
crowds present on both days to the peaceful atmosphere prevailing in the
country where people could move freely without fear and suspicion. |
