Marking the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day observed on today - 30th May 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the ceremonial occasions of opening of two Vesak pandals erected in Colombo.
Following the opening of Vesak pandal depicting the “Sambula Jataka”, organized by the Sri Vaishakya Society of the Magazine United Traders of Borella, the Prime Minister attended the opening of the pandal of the “Samudra Vanija Jataka” at Kosgas Junction, Grandpass, where she ceremonially lit the traditional oil lamp to inaugurate the illumination of the pandal.
The event was graced by the presence of members of the Maha Sangha, clergy representing other religions, and attended by the Members of Parliament Dr. Najith Indika, Attorney-at-Law Lakmali Hemachandra, and Dilith Jayaweera, along with other public representatives and the Deputy Inspector General of Police Nihal Thalduwa, former Member of Parliament Thilanga Sumathipala, presidents and members of trade associations, local residents, and a large gathering of devotees.
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