Anagarika Dharmapala special commemoration in Waranasi

Priyanka KURUGALA

The Buddhist Affairs Department with Sethsiri Lanka Travels Pvt (Ltd) will hold a commemoration ceremony to mark the 148th birth commemoration ceremony of Anagarika Dharmapala which falls on September 17, titled Bosath Dampal Harasara 2012 and Buddha Rashmi Maha Seela Sampada 2012 at Waranasi, Seveth Nuwara with the participation of Dhamma schoolchildren selected islandwide.

The programme will be held on September 15, 16 and 17. Only six children will be selected for the programme. The nominees will be selected from those placed first in the inter Dhamma school competitions conducted at district level.

Selected children have the opportunity to display their vocal talents in Waranasi along with veteran Sri Lankan musicians.

Chief Incumbent of Sudharmarama ancient temple Ven Wathurawila Siri Sujatha Thera said the Buddhist Affairs Department with Sethsiri Lanka Travels Pvt (Ltd) are holding this programme continuously for a long time.

Children with singing abilities have the opportunity to participate in this event in India.

Buddhist Affairs Commissioner (Dhamma schools) Donald Murage said the time has come to introduce and teach about Anagarika Dharmapala to the new generation. Sethsiri Lanka Travels Pvt (Ltd) Managing Director Upul Weerasinghe said in the near future they will get an opportunity to present the voice of Anagarika Dharmapala to whole of the world.

Musician Jagath Wickramsinghe selected students for the tour among the winners.