The ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’, a special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, was inaugurated by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today, after a period of 16 years.
Following the inauguration, the President paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, after which it was opened to the public.
Several foreign diplomats, including Ambassadors and High Commissioners, were also present on the occasion.
At the request of the President, the ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ was organised under the guidance of the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters, and under the direction of the Diyawadana Nilame of the historic Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.
The special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic will continue for 10 days, from today until 27 April.
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