Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy yesterday (01) morning, where he paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic and received blessings for the New Year. Thereafter, the President called on the Mahanayake Theras of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters and received their blessings.

The President also participated in religious observances held at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and engaged in cordial conversation with devotees who had gathered to mark the New Year.

Subsequently, the President visited the Malwathu Maha Vihara and called on the Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Mahanayake Thera. The President also inquired into the we...