The President extends his greetings to the Mahanayake of the Asgiriya Chapter the Most Ven. Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Thera on his 85th birthday.
Extending his greetings to the Mahanayake Thera, President Rajapaksa lauded the services discharged by the prelate to endow some essence to society along with the members of all other Nikayas for the development of the Sambuddha Sadana throughout six years.
In the meantime, the offering of a Silver Door to the Sri Dalada Maligawa to mark the birthday of the Asgiriya Mahanayake Thera took place under the patronage of Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa today. This Silver Sculptured Door was offered for the left entrance of the Chamber where the Sacred Tooth Relics of the Sri Dalada Maligawa are placed. 20 kilograms of silver had been used to produce the door. In addition to the Asgiriya Mahanayajke Thera, many other philanthropists had donated silver for this purpose. Sculptor Jeewaka Swarnasinghe and his assistants had produced the door. A large gathering including Central Province Governor Tikiri Kobbekaduwa was present on the occasion.
The granting of a nutritious pack to 100 expectant mothers akin to their weight also took place in parallel to this event. Ayoma Rajapaksa joined in this occasion.
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