Aluth Sahal Mangalyaya held at the Temple of Tooth Relic

The occasion celebrates the first harvest of rice, a tradition that dates back to the era of ancient kings. The ceremonial offering of the new rice to the Tooth Relic is a symbol of devotion and thanksgiving for the year’s harvest.

Dalada Maligawa

The event was conducted under the guidance of Ven. Urulawatte Dhammarakkhita Thera, the Chief Incumbent of Mahiyangana Rajamaha Viharaya, and was attended by Diyawadana Nilame, Pradeep Nilanga Dela, who took part in the sacred rituals.

Dalada MaligawaHeld on the full moon day of January each year, the festival is a cornerstone of Sri Lanka's religious calendar. The rice harvested from the fields owned by the Dalada Maligawa is presented at the temple as an offering to the sacred Tooth Relic, an important cultural and spiritual act for devotees.