Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

Stupa Pinnacle moves to Panadura today

August 20, 2021

The revered articles of Sandahiru Stupa on a religious procession are scheduled to arrive at the Panadura Rankoth Viharaya today evening (Aug 20).

The motorcade carrying the ‘Crest-Gem’ and the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ commenced its passage from Horana Kurunduwatta Maha Viharaya amidst religious blessings, a short while ago.

From the beginning of its passage from Kurunduwatta Maha Viharaya, the religious procession which is carrying two revered articles is scheduled to arrive at Rankoth Viharaya while passing Gonapola, Kahathuduwa, Kesbewa and Bandaragama.

Accordingly, the ‘Crest-Gem’ and the ‘Sacred Pinnacle’ will be kept at Panadura Rankoth Viharaya on Aug 20.

Strict healthcare measures will be followed during the programme.