The President pays obeisance to the historic Jaya Sri Mahabodhi and secures blessings.
President Rajapaksa took part in religious observances near the historic Jaya Sri Mahabodhi in Anuradhapura this morning secured blessings. Thereafter the President called on the Chief Incumbent of the Atamasthana the Ven. Pallegama Sirinivasa Nayake Thera and engaged in a brief discussion inquiring into his wellbeing. The President also inspected the constructions that are taking place within the precincts of the historic Jaya Sri Mahabodhi.
The President then joined in religious observances near the Ruwanweli Seya and secured the blessings of the Triple Gem. He joined in the Pinkama of ordaining 75 novice monks and offered Pirikara to these monks. President Rajapaksa called on the Chief Incumbent of the Ruwanweli Seya, the Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, inquired into his wellbeing and secured his blessings.
The President also seized the opportunity of exchanging pleasantries with devotees who were at the Ruwanweli Seya.
North Central Governor Karunaratne Divulgane, Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith and Deputy Minister W.B. Ekanayake were among those present on the occasion.
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