Srilanka, April 1 -- The ritual of Aluth Sahal Mangalyaya (New Rice Festival) was recently held at the Thalgahapotha Sri Pawaragiri Viharaya under the guidance of the Chief Incumbent of the Viharaya, Venerable Kekunawala Vanarathana Thera, and the direction of the resident monk and lecturer at the Bhikshu University of Anuradhapura, Ven. Dr. Pandit Vavuniyave Pannasekara Thera, The event was held to invoke blessings and protection for the temple, the village, the four Peruwa of devotees, and their agricultural and material well-being. A Gammadu Shanthikarma (blessing ritual) followed.
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