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84,000 Oil Lamp Offering at Seruwila
This is how Seruwila sacred dagoba shined like a pure white bubble emerging from the earth, causing joy in devotees, at the 84,000 oil lamps offering ceremony on the sacred grounds of Seruwila, reminding the spectators of Lord Buddha's epigram, "A...
S. Chithrananda
A foreign bhikkhu, residing at Seruwavila, preaching 'bana' to pilgrims.
Daily Mirror
Handing over the Seruwila Developing Plans
The plans and estimates for religious buildings proposed to be built in Seruwila sacred city was handed over to the patrons by the Minister of Industries and Scientific Affairs, Mr. Cyril Matthew. Mr. Vincent Perera, the owner of 'Thaksala', Kohuw...
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
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
