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Ruwanweli Maha Saaya filled with devotees for Hiru Shakya Sinha Mangalya - Photos

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Hiru Shaakya Sinha Mangalyaya organized by Hiru TV and Hiru FM of the Asia Broadcasting Corporation to mark Vesak this year is now underway at the Ruwanweli Maha Saaya in Anuradhapura.

The Shakya Sinha Mangalyaya commenced this morning (Apr. 29) after hundreds of thousands of devotees observed Ata Sil.

Member of the Sangha Council of the Asgiri Maha Viharaya, Chief Incumbent of the Wariyapola Sri Sumangala Viharaya, Venerable, Professor Thummulle Selakkanda Thera conducted the inaugural sermon.

Later a Dhamma discussion was held at the Maha Vihara premises.

Senior Lecturer of the Bhikku University and the Chief Monk in charge of the Abhayagiri Raja Maha Viharaya, Venerable Kalanchiye Rathanasiri Thera also joined the discussion.

Donating rugs to the sacred Ruwanweli Maha Saya by the Chairman of Asia Broadcasting Corporation, Mr. Rayynor Silva is a significant event in this programme.

The afternoon heat makes it tough for devotees to walk along the stone floor when worshipping Ruwanweli Maha Saaya.

Accordingly, the rugs are offered, for the benefit of devotees.

A Samadhi Buddha Statue and a Dolos Mahe Pahana are also offered to the Ruwanweli Maha Saaya by Chairman of Asia Broadcasting Corporation, Mr. Rayynor Silva.

Meanwhile, for the first time in South Asia, an offering of lights will be done using light projectors.

Meanwhile, Hiru Uttama Dhatu Wandanaa, exposition of the Kapilawasthu Relics, will commence tomorrow at the Jethawanaramaya in Anuradhapura.

Hiru FM, Hiru TV and the Asia Broadcasting Corporation have completed preparation activities to accommodate the devotees arriving at the temple precincts to worship the sacred relics.