Swadeshi Khomba illuminates Kiri Vehera and Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya again
The 2023 Esala festivals of the Kataragama Kiri Vehera and the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, two important places of worship in Sri Lanka, are being illuminated by The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC, the pioneer herbal – personal care products manufacturer. The illumination is done under the theme of “Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya”
The ongoing events began on June 19 and end on July 04 2023, and Swadeshi is sponsoring the Aloka Poojawa for the 22nd consecutive year.
Swadeshi Chairperson Amari Wijewardene, said that as a Sri Lankan-owned company, we consider it a duty to safeguard the culture and traditional heritage of Sri Lanka by supporting activities such as this annual Aloka Poojawa.
She further observed that, Swadeshi illuminate places of worship in the country for the benefit of all worshippers and also to educate the 
younger generation on the importance of safeguarding the country’s heritage. The illumination is followed by a colourful cultural pageant which highlights Sri Lankan traditions and history.
Parallel to the “Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya” Swadeshi conducted the “Swadeshi Khomba Baby Mathru Sathkaraya” program at the Medical Office of Health, Kataragama. Swadeshi Khomba Baby donated essential baby personal care needs for 100 pregnant mothers.
Swadeshi also supports the annual Aloka Poojawa of Devundara Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya, Aluth Nuwara Dadimunda Devalaya, Mahanuwara Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya, Sabaragamu Maha Saman Devalaya, Redigama Ridi Viharaya, Lankathilaka Raja Maha Viharaya, Deraniyagala Saman Devalaya, Ammaduwa Kuda Kataragama Devalaya, Sankapali Raja Maha Viharaya, Kolambagama Raja Maha Viharaya, Dambadeniya Raja Maha Viharaya and, Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya.
As a 100% local company, Swadeshi continues its nation-building and community CSR projects for our Sri Lankan communities.