Mahiyangana Cheitiya Stone Laying Ceremony
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- 1953-9-24
Prime Minister Mr. Dudley Senanayake taking "pan sil" before the Dana ("alms giving")
The Times of Ceylon Press
Mahiyangana Cheitiya Stone Laying Ceremony
Prime Minister Mr. Dudley Senanayake taking "pan sil" before the Dana ("alms giving")
The Times of Ceylon Press
Climbing to the Relic Chamber at Mahiyangana
Pilgrims at Mahiyangana climbing the flight of stairs leading to the relic chamber.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Novice Ordination Ceremony at Seruwila
A magnificent Novice Ordination Ceremony was held in Seruwila Raja Maha Vihara. A large crowd including both monks and laymen attended this ceremony, which was held under the patronage of the chief monk of Sreruwila Raja Maha Vihara, Ven. Dambagas...
Noel Pieris
Transforming Seruwila into a Sacred City
The government is working towards transforming the area around Seruwila temple into a sacred city and developing the surrounding area. The Minister of Industry and Scientific Affairs who supervise the progress, Mr. Cyril Matthew is discussing rela...
The Times of Ceylon Press
A foreign bhikkhu, residing at Seruwavila, preaching 'bana' to pilgrims.
Daily Mirror