Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Nilanga Dela, the former Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy has been appointed to act in the post for three months by the Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs on the recommendation of the Mahanayake Theras of the Malwatta and Asgiriya Chapters.

The post fell vacant with the expiry of the term of office of Basnayake Nilame Nilanga Dela on Sunday (07).

According to sources at the Sri Dalada Maligawa, the election for a Basnayake Nilame should be held before December 07 under the supervision of the Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs.

Acting Diyawadana Nilame Nilanga Dela, Basnayake Nilame of the Natha Devala A.S.S. Bandaranaike and Basnayaka Nilame of the Kataragama Devala Duminda Bandara Udurawana have i...