National Vesak Festival was held at the Kebellawa Rathnasiri Piriven Viharasthanaya in Chilaw on 4th May with the patronage of Prime Minister’ Dinesh Gunawardena.
Issuance of 4 special stamps, handing over of Pooja Bhoomi Sannaspathra to 6 temples and several religious activities took place on this occasion.
The Mahasangha of the Three Nikayes, Minister’s, MPs, Ambassadors and large number of devotees were present on this occasion.