He also met the Chief Incumbent of the temple, acting member of Management Committee of Malwathu Chapter of Shyamopali Maha Nikaya Ven. Ampitiye Sri Chandrajothi Thero and looked into his well-being. Ven. Chandrajothi Thero chanted seth Pirith and blessed the President.

Ranawana Rajamaha viharaya is located about 900 meters away from Colombo - Kandy highway between Peradeniya and Pilimathalawa.

Ranawana Temple is one of the largest and one of the most beautiful temples of Sri Lanka built with maximum use of natural resources and It's a very beautiful place to see the whole theme of the temple is tightly bound with nature. Ranawana purana rajamaha viharaya is most probably one of the most beautiful temples in Sri Lanka. Except ordinary characteristics of a temple, Ranawana Viharaya has a amazing trail in to the forest through rocks and trees. Many of important incidents Lord Buddha's life has made in forest attractively. It will be an unforgettable journey for school children who learn Buddhism. Another important thing is the one and only similar model of the north entrance of Saanchi Sthupa in India is at Ranawana Temple.

Ranawana viharaya offers an amiable and tranquil environment for people of all ethnicities and religions to experience the attainment of mental peace and harmony through meditation.