Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- The fourth Randoli Perahera of the 2025 Esala Perahera Festival of the historic Mahiyanganaya Raja Maha Vihara and Sri Sumana Saman Maha Devalaya paraded the streets last night (06). President Anura Kumara Dissanayake participated by placing the Sacred Relic Casket on the ceremonial tusker to mark the commencement of the procession and later joined devotees to witness the event.
The President also visited the Mahiyanganaya shrine, performed religious observances, and received blessings from Venerable Urulewatte Sri Dhammarakkhita Nayaka Thero, who presented him with a special souvenir.
Vedda Chief Uru Varige Wannila Aththo, Minister Samantha Vidyaratne, Deputy Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe, Uva Province Governor Kapila ...