The "Siri Dalada Wandanawa", the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic,which allows the public to venerate and pay their respects to the Sacred Tooth Relic, commenced today (18) after 16 years, with the participation of President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
Marking the inauguration ceremony, the President placed first floral tribute to the Sacred Tooth Relic and with the President paying homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic, the "Siri Dalada Wandanawa" officially commenced, allowing the devoted public to
pay their respects to the Sacred Tooth Relic.
At the request of the President, the "Siri Dalada Wandanawa" will be held 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 event will continue for 10 days, from today until April 27.
A large number of devotees from all over the country arrived at the Temple of the Tooth Relic today (18) to pay their homage. Today, the public will have the opportunity to venerate the Sacred Tooth Relic until 5:00 p.m. From tomorrow (19) onwards, the public will be allowed to worship daily from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.
The event was also graced by Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Hiniduma Sunil Senevi along with other Ministers and Ambassadors and High Commissioners representing Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, the Netherlands, India, Myanmar, Palestine, France, New Zealand, Cuba, Egypt, Japan, the United Kingdom, Thailand, Canada and South Korea, Public officials, Members of the security forces and a large number of local and foreign devotees were also
present.
Meanwhile large crowds have gathered in Kandy for the Special exposition. Authorities said they were finding it difficult to cope with the crowds coming in from all directions into the city. Over 300 dansel have been put up by various organisations and volunteer groups .
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