Adorning of the "Chuda Manikya"
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- 1961-10-12
The adorning of the "Chuda Manikya" at the Mahiyangana Dagoba is to take place today. The final preparations of levelling and filling are almost complete.
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Adorning of the "Chuda Manikya"
The adorning of the "Chuda Manikya" at the Mahiyangana Dagoba is to take place today. The final preparations of levelling and filling are almost complete.
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