Srilanka, April 28 -- The Malwathu Maha Viharaya, Asgiri Maha Viharaya, and the Sri Dalada Maligawa have issued a joint statement to the world, announcing the successful completion of the Sri Dalada Maligawa pilgrimage.

The statement is signed by Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangalabhidhan Thero, Mahanayake of the Malwathu Chapter of the Syamopali Maha Nikaya; Venerable Warakagoda Dhammasiddhi Sri Pangnananda Gnanaratanabhidhan Thero, Mahanayake of the Asgiri Chapter; and Mr. Pradeep Nilanga Dela, Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa.

Held after 16 years at the request and invitation of the President of Sri Lanka, the pilgrimage took place from April 18 to 27. During this period, devotees worldwide were given the rar...