President unveils the pinnacle

President Maithripala Sirisena unveiled the pinnacle of a newly built chaitya at the Sri Jethawanarama Viharaya, Aralaganwila on August 5 afternoon. The President participated in religious observances at the viharaya and called on Viharadhipati Ven. Minneriya Subalankara Nayaka Thera and inquired about his well being. He handed over the title deed of the sacred place to the Viharadhipati and planted a 'Na' sapling to mark the presidential visit. Dimbulagala Aranya Senasanadhipati Ven. Willane Siriyalankara Thera presided over the daham hamuwa which followed. Parliamentarian Nalaka Colonne was present. Picture by Kapila Ariyawansa, President's Media Unit