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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...
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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
Mr. Dudley Senanayake Lightening an Oil Lamp
Mr. Dudley Senanayake lightening an oil lamp, is inaugurating the work to build a pilgrim's rest at Mahiyangana.
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Mr. Dudley Senanayake at the Pinnacle-laying Ceremony
Mr. Dudley Senanayake speaking during the pinnacle-laying ceremony - Mahiyanganaya.
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Mr. Dudley Senanayake Carrying the Crystal
Mr. Dudley Senanayake carrying the crystal before it was crowned.
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Sir John Kotelawala Taking the Relics
Sir John Kotelawala taking the relics at Mahiyangana during the ceremony of enshrining relics.
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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...
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