An all-night pirith chanting ceremony was held yesterday with the participation of bhikkhus of Sri Sambuddhaloka Temple, Fort and the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple to commemorate the 138th birth anniversary of the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (ANCL), (Lake House) founder D. R. Wijewardene who rendered a yeoman service for Buddhist renaissance and national Independence yesterday night.
The pirith chanting ceremony was telecast and broadcast live on Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) and the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC). The alms-giving for 25 bhikkhus will be held at the Lake House premises at noon today (22).
Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana carrying the relics casket prior to the commencement of the all-night pirith chanting ceremony. Pictures by Chinthaka Kumarasingha
The Lake House Management and staff at the all-night pirith chanting ceremony at the Lake House premises yesterday.
Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana, giving alms to monks participating the all-night pirith chanting ceremony.
Prof. Harendra Kariyawasam, Chairman and Managing Director of Lake House giving alms to monks participating the all-night pirith chanting ceremony.
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