President witnesses Ruhunu Kataragama Perahera...

The final grand procession of the 2026 Esala Perahera of the historic Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya was on Wednesday (29), with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joining thousands of devotees to witness the sacred event. President Dissanayake visited the historic Kirivehera Rajamaha Viharaya, where he met the Chief Sanghanayaka of Ruhunu Magampattuwa and Chief Incumbent of the Kirivehera Rajamaha Viharaya, Venerable Kobawaka Dhamminda Thero and received blessings. The President later joined thousands of devotees gathered to witness the Perahera procession. He also participated in religious observances held at the Kirivehera premises and attended the ceremonial placement of the Sacred Relic Casket on the ceremonial tusker. The President ceremonially inaugurated the illumination of the Kirivehera temple premises.

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