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Nanda thero preached 'pirith' to the son of King Selabhaya, and named the prince 'Sangabo' at the Mahiyangana Bo Tree.
The Times of Ceylon Press
The manner in which the work of the New Chaitiya is carried out at the Mahiyangana temple grounds, by the Mahiyangana Chaitiya Development Society. (M. A. Perera)
Daya Studio, Seeduwa
The opening ceremony to this new Maha Saman Devalaya built by the Mahiyangana Temple Development Society will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m., under the patronage of Mr. Dudley Senanayake.
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
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)
A.C.M. Zahir
Pilgrims at Mahiyangana Chaitiya
'Set Example to Rest of the World' Pilgrims at Mahiyangana (picture on right) resting near the 145-foot Mahiyangana Chaitiya, which was ceremonially crowned with the 13-foot gold-coated pinnacle at 9.45 yesterday morning. From early yesterday ther...
The Times of Ceylon Press
R. Premadasa at Seruwila Viharaya
The Prime Minister Mr. R. Premadasa, on a pilgrimage to Seruwila when he was the Minister of Local Government, with the chief monk of Seruwila Viharaya.
The Times of Ceylon Press
The priceless stream gold relic casket being displayed in the temple, after being discovered in the woods. (more photos on page 03)
The Times of Ceylon Press
Mahiyangane - Historic relic enshrining ceremony
The Times of Ceylon Press