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...
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Mr. Dudley Senanayake Carrying the Crystal
Mr. Dudley Senanayake (right) and Sir Bennet Soysa carrying the crystal up to the "devathakotuwa" in a manually operated conveyer at Mahiyangana yesterday.
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Opening Ceremony of the New Bridge for Pilgrims
The Minister of Highways and Power, Mr. D.B. Wijetunga is revealing the sign board of the new bridge built across Mahaweli River on Ella - Kantale road, reducing the distance for the ease of Seruwila pilgrims. The Minister of Industries and Scient...
S. Chithrananda
Opening the Tap at Seruwila Vihare
The president, Mr. J. R. Jayawardene, opening the tap while the Prime Minister, Mr. R. Premadasa, is collecting water in a pot to water the Bo-tree premises of the Seruwila Vihare. (Pic. by A.C.M. Zahir)
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Mahiyanganaya
Mr. Dudley Senanayake at the commencement of the Pinnacle laying ceremony at the Mahiyangana Cheitiya.
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