President unveils Lanka’s first gold-plated Dagoba

The country’s first Dagoba made of brass and plated with gold was unveiled by President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Sri Dharma Viharaya in Kalapaluwawa Rajagiriya yesterday. This Dagoba which is 21 feet in height was constructed at the temple premises under the patronage of Chief Incumbent of the temple Ven. Dr. Delduwe Gnanasumana Thera.

President Rajapaksa also unveiled the pinnacle of the Dagaba and the commemorative plaque to mark opening of the Dagaba. The President made offerings to the newly unveiled Dagaba.

A group of artistes sang a song written by Chief Incumbent of the Temple Dr. Delduwe Gnanasumana Thera to bless the country’s development drive.This song was composed by Navaratne Gamage.

A website consisting of the information of Ven Delduwe Gnanasumana Thera and the Vishva Shakthi Nikethanaya was also launched by the President. Ven. Hunugampola Rathanasara Thera living in Japan made an Anusasana.