Perahera conclusion:

Diyawadana Nilame hands over Sandeshaya to President

Asela Kuruluwansa and Indika Polkotuwa

The Sandeshaya to inform the successful completion of the Kandy Esala Perahera will be handed over to President Mahinda Rajapaksa today by Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela Bandara.

According to traditions, the Diyawadana Nilame and the Basnayake Nilames of the four Devalayas are due to hand over the sandeshaya to President Rajapaksa at the President’s House, Kandy after the day perahera.

After handing over the sandeshaya a ceremony to present awards to artistes who participated in the perahera will be held.