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
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
Seruwawila Temple
The famous and sacred Seruwawila dagoba in the Eastern province.
The photographer: A. Fred de S. Jinasena, Thelwatta
A. Fred de S. Jinasena
Seruvila Chaitiya
Seruwila Madagala Sacred Dagoba
Photographer: S.Y. Ariyaratne, Pothupitiya
S.Y. Ariyaratne
Seruwila Mangala Chetiya
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
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