National Oil Anointing Ceremony held at the Historic Natha Devale Premises 🇱🇰✨

The national 'Oil Anointing Ceremony,' a highly significant ritual in the Sinhala and Hindu New Year traditions, was held with great dignity this morning (15th) at the historic Natha Devale premises in Kandy.

Held under the patronage of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, the ceremony took place amidst the chanting of Pirith by the Maha Sangha, led by the Anunayake Theros of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters of the Siam Nikaya.

Key Highlights of the Event: 🔹 Grand Procession: A traditional procession that accompanied the Maha Sangha from the Natha Devale to the Wael Bodhiya. 🔹 Auspicious Time: The national oil anointing ritual was performed at the auspicious time of 6:55 AM, following traditional blessings. 🔹 Elephants: A special cultural feature of the event was the oil anointing ceremony performed for the elephants of the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic).

The event, held at the invitation of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, was attended by the Governor of the Central Province, Emeritus Professor S.B.S. Abayakoon, Deputy Ministers Dr. Prasanna Gunasena and Dr. Hansaka Wijayamuni, Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatta, as well as various state officials and a large gathering of devotees.

Events like these, which embody our identity, culture, and prosperity, continue to uphold the pride of our nation.

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