He made these remarks during a discussion held yesterday (5) at the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka on the organisation of the Poson religious festival and procession of the historic Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharaya and Sithulpawwa Raja Maha Viharaya.
Addressing the meeting, Dr. Kumanayake noted that the support and cooperation of all stakeholders are essential to successfully conduct the annual religious events. He stressed that Sri Lanka’s cultural and religious traditions must be protected and carried forward for the benefit of future generations.
The Chief Incumbent monks of the two temples expressed appreciation for the government’s commitment to ensuring the successful organisation of the Poson celebrations at the historic sites.
The discussion also focused on the need to find a permanent solution for the road leading to Sithulpawwa Temple, which currently requires repairs every year.
Among those present at the meeting were Chief Incumbent of Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharaya Devalegama Dhammasena, Chief Incumbent of Sithulpawwa Raja Maha Viharaya Lelwala Samitha, Hambantota District Member of Parliament Nihal Galappaththi, Southern Province Governor Susiripala Manawadu, Senior Additional Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage, Southern Province Chief Secretary Chandima C. Muhandiramge, and Hambantota District Secretary Bimal Indrajith Silva.
Heads of relevant state institutions, officials of private sector organisations and senior officers of the security forces also attended the meeting.
