Sri Lanka Police have announced heightened security and a special traffic management plan ahead of the exposition of Sacred Relics brought from India, scheduled to take place at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo from February 5 to 11, 2026.
The Sacred Relics are set to arrive in the country on February 4, with the public exposition beginning at 6:00 a.m. on February 5 and continuing around the clock until 7:00 a.m. on February 11.
Police have issued a set of guidelines to ensure a safe and orderly environment for devotees, urging full cooperation with security arrangements.
With large crowds, including foreign visitors, expected at the temple, the public is advised to remain vigilant against theft and to avoid bringing unnecessary personal items such as helmets, large bags, or jackets. The use of mobile phones inside the Sacred Chamber is strictly prohibited.
Motorists are requested to use only designated parking areas and adhere to traffic regulations. A special shuttle bus service will operate from the Old MOD Grounds, Port City, and the area near the Shangri-La Hotel for the convenience of visitors.
Several roads around the Gangaramaya Temple will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic during the exposition period:
Road Closures:
* Jinarathana Mawatha (from James Peiris Mawatha, Hunupitiya Lake Road, and Lake Crescent junctions)
* Park Street (from Jinarathana Mawatha)
* Staple Street (from Muttiah Road)
* James Peiris Mawatha (from Muttiah Road)
Restricted Parking Areas:
* Navam Mawatha
* Perahera Mawatha
* Ramanayake Mawatha
* James Peiris Mawatha
* Jinarathana Mawatha
* Muttiah Road
* Altair Avenue
* Staple Street
* Dawson Street
* Union Place
* Hyde Park Corner
* Braybrooke Place
* Park Street
* Lake Crescent
* Hunupitiya Wewa Road
* Dharmapala Mawatha
Free Parking Facilities:
* Port City
* Near Shangri-La Hotel
* Old MOD Grounds
* F. R. Senanayake Mawatha
* Dhanapala Mawatha (Viharamahadevi Park area)
* Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha (Green Path)
* School Road
* Vauxhall Street
* Old Sathosa premises near Colombo City Centre
Paid Parking Facilities:
* Near Gamini Roundabout
* Opposite Lake House
* Access Tower Building
* Old Manning Market Grounds
* Charms Parking
Police urge the public to observe Buddhist traditions within temple premises and to follow all instructions from security personnel to ensure a safe and peaceful worship experience. (Newswire)
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