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A discussion regarding the "Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival", organized jointly by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple and the Prime Minister’s Office, was held on March 12 at the Prime Minister’s Office under the patronage of Secretary to Prime Minister Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri.
The "Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival 2025" is scheduled to be held from May 13 onwards in the vicinity of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Temple Trees official residence, Perahera Mawatha, and the Beira Lake area.
The event will be featured by the exhibitions of Vesak decorations, Vesak pandals, and lanterns organized by the Tri-Forces, school students, university undergraduates, government institutions, and Prison inmates. Additionally, in line with the Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival, special attention is drawn to conduct religious programme in government schools and state institutions.
The occasion was honored by the presence of the Chief Incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple, Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero, and Dr. Pallegama Ratanasara Thero.
The discussion was attended by Secretary to Ministry of Defense Mr. H.S.S. Thuiyakottah, Secretary to the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs Mr. W.P. Senadheera, Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, along with heads of security forces and officials of government institutions.
