The unveiling of the statue of Siri Devamitta Dhammapala Thera, the first statue of Anagarika Dharmapala’s monastic life, has taken place today (2024.01.05) at Maha Bodhi Agrasravaka Maha Vihara, Colombo under the patronage of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.
This event was organized for the 74th birthday celebration of Ven Banagala Upatissa Thera, President of Sri Lanka Maha Bodhi Association, Chief Incumbent of Maha Bodhi Agrasravaka Maha Viharaya, Chief Incumbent of Sanchi Chethiyagiri Viharaya, Chief Sanghanayaka of Japan.
Maha Sangha, other religious leaders, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, Minister Wijayadasa Rajapakshe, Members of Parliament Roshan Ranasinghe, Yadamini Gunawardena, Indian Deputy High Commissioner Sathyanjal Pandey, invited devotees joined this event.
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