Buddha relics exposition in Anuradhapura

Priyanka KURUGALA

The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Development Fund will conduct Hele Bodu Urumaya Exhibition an exposition of sacred Buddha Relics and ashes of King Dutugemunu at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi premises in Anuradhapura, from June, 24 to 27.

The organizers expect over 1,000,000 viewers at the relics exhibition. Ashes of King Dutugemunu were excavated from Dakkina Stupa in 1946 by the Archaeological Department and proven genuine scientifically. There will be 24 exhibition stalls, depicting the religious, cultural, historical and archaeological significance of the world heritage monument, the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi.

Objectives of the organizers are to create public awareness to preserve the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi for the future, to collect and raise funds for the Maha Gal Prakaraya (The Great Granite Wall) and restore the Mahaviharaya/the ancient centre of Theravada Buddhism.