Vesak programmes in Kurunegala

Ariyapala Wansathilake - Kurunegala Central Special

Kurunegala District Sasanarakshaka Bala Mandalaya has organised a Vesak programme from May 24-28 as instructed by the Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs Ministry.

Its Chairman Ven. Atamune Gunananda Thera, Yaggapitiya Samobdhi Viharadhipathi Velivehera Pannananda Thera and Kurunegala Ethkanda Raja Maha Viharadhipathi Ven. Dr. Thumbulle Sri Seelakkandha Thera have organised religious ceremonies from May 24-28.

According to the "Ethugala Buduruwa Committee more than 1,000 Upasakas and Upasikas will observe Atasil and participate in a meditation programme on Vesak full moon poya day on the summit of the Ethugala Samadhi Buduruwa and Uyandana Mahamewna Meditation Centre. Those who observe Atasil around the Kurunegala town limits will be provided with mid-day meals and gilanpasa by the traders of Kurunegala town and suburb.

All Dhaham schools around Kurunegala have arranged special 'Bakthi Geetha' programme at Divisional Secretariat level.

There will be a Vesak lantern competition at Udawalpola ground on May 24-26 and there will two pandals at Malkaduwawa and Maligapitiya grounds.

CTB and private bus authorities will provide special transport facilities for devotees to worship Viharas such as Moneragala Samadhi Buddha Statue.

Muslims and Hindus have arranged two 'Thosai' dansalas at Gettuwana Kotakanda temple and Kurunegala main street in front of the Muslim mosque.