Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Heavy rain has been reported in the Kandy area since this evening.

Despite the persistent downpour, a large number of devotees continue to wait in long queues to participate in the Siri Dalada Vandana.

Today marks the eightth consecutive day of the sacred event, drawing crowds from across the country who remain undeterred by the weather conditions.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily News Sri Lanka....