The Meda Maluwa Perahera of the historical Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya paraded the streets on Saturday night (11). Basnayake Nilame of the temple, Dhammika Attygalle, is seen receiving the sacred ...

The colourful Duruthu perahera of Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya is held annually on the pre-full moon poya day in the month of Duruthu (January) to commemorate Buddha’s third visit to Sri Lanka.

The road leading to the Somawathi Raja Maha Viharaya in Polonnaruwa has been flooded, causing disruption to vehicular movement, according to Police. Meanwhile around 100 pilgrims were stranded at ...