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Over 220,000 devotees pay homage to Sacred Kapilavastu Relics at Pelmadulla

Over 220,000 devotees paid homage to the Sacred Kapilavastu Relics at the Rajamaha Viharaya, Pelmadulla, which was the second venue of the Exposition on August 22 and 23.

The Sacred Kapilavastu Relics were brought to the Jayanthi Viharaya, Anuradhapura, the third venue of the ongoing Exposition of the Sacred Kapilavastu Relics in Sri Lanka, on August 24 from Pelmadulla by helicopter. The Sacred Relics were on display at the Jayanthi Viharaya, Anuradhapura from August 24 to 26 .

Well before the start of the exposition at Anuradhapura, a large number of people gathered to pay homage to the Sacred Kapilavastu Relics and it was estimated that around 75,000 had gathered prior to the start of the Exposition.

Due to inclement weather at the previous venue, the transportation of the relics was delayed by about five hours which delayed the start of the exposition at Anuradhapura. This did not deter the devotees who waited patiently in the extremely hot and humid weather that prevailed in Anuradhapura.

Some devotees had come to the venue the day before and had spent the night outside the venue exposed to the elements.

Earlier, on arrival at Anuradhapura, the Sacred Kapilavastu Relics were brought from the helipad to the venue of the Exposition in a colourful procession.

The procession was led by flag bearers, drummers and dancers. All along the way, lotus petals were strewn to welcome the Sacred Relics.

The venue of the exposition - Jayanthi Viharaya - was decorated with flags and hoardings. The city of Anuradhapura had a festive look with hoardings and buntings put up along the streets.

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