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Seruwila Mangala Chetiya where the week-long Buddha Jayanthi celebrations began yesterday. Celebrations are also being held at Dighavan and at Nagadipa. The Seruwila Chetiya was in ruins when it was discovered in 1923. Through the efforts of the S...
Lanka Photo
The sacred dagoba enshrining the frontal bone relic (Lalata Dathu) in Seruwila Raja Maha Viharaya, after the restoration and unveiling of the pinnacle.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Sir John Kotelawala Enshrining Relics
The Prime Minister Sir John Kotelawala, enshrining relics at Mahiyangana on Thursday. - (Studio Phoenix). (Reports on Pages 2 & 6)
Studio Phoenix, Kandy
Sir John Kotelawala Taking the Relics
Sir John Kotelawala taking the relics at Mahiyangana during the ceremony of enshrining relics.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Sir John Kotelawala Unveiling the Tablet
The Prime Minister unveiling the tablet commemorating the inauguration of the Sacred City of Mahiyangana yesterday. On the left is Mr. R. Premadasa, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Local Government, and on the right is Capt. C. P. J. Se...
The Times of Ceylon Press
The Prime Minister Handing the Chuda Manikya
The Prime Minister handing the Chuda Manikya, which will adorn the pinnacle of Mahiyangana Cheitiya, to Mr. Dudley Senanayake, President of the Mahiyangana Restoration Society. The exposition of the gem opened yesterday at the former Garden Club p...
The Times of Ceylon Press
The Sacred Pinnacle of Mahiyangana Dagoba
The photograph shows the relic casket carrying the sacred pinnacle of Mahiyanagana dagoba, departing from Kegalle.
M. Piyadasa
The Temple in Buddha Varsha 2489
The mournful state (of the temple) in the Buddha Varsha 2489.
The Times of Ceylon Press