Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated today (23) in a special& blessing ceremony held in conjunction with the annual festival of the historic Munneswaram Sivan Temple in Chilaw.
The annual festival of the historic Munneswaram Temple, located in the Puttalam District of the North Western Province, is celebrated over a period of four weeks during August and September, centred around the Nikini month.
In addition to the ceremonial hoisting of the Kap, Ganesh Puja and special daily religious observances, the festival also features the traditional fire-walking ceremony. A large number of devotees from across the country, representing Hindu, Buddhist, Catholic and Islamic faiths, participate in the festival.
Upon arriving at the Munneswaram Temple premises, the Prime Minister participated in the special pooja held in honour of Lord Shiva. The temple priests also performed blessings for the Prime Minister.
A large number of local public representatives,/ government officials and devotees from the area were present on the occasion.
Prime Minister’s Media Division