The foundation stone laying ceremony for the proposed seven-storey Sadaham Mandiraya at the historic Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya was held on 03rd of January with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

The religious programme, organised to coincide with the Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day, commenced with the chanting of Seth Pirith by the Maha Sangha.

Subsequently, the Prime Minister participated in laying of the foundation stone, formally marking the commencement of construction of the seven-storey Sadaham Mandiraya.

The Sadaham Mandiraya will be constructed as a centre dedicated to the preservation of Buddhist heritage while providing Dhamma education and spiritual guidance for future generations.

The event was graced by the presence of Chief Incumbent of the Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya, Venerable Aluth Nuwara Anuruddha Thero, together with members of the Maha Sangha; and attended by the Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, local political representatives, state officials, and a large gathering of devotees.

(Prime Minister’s Media Division)