A religious ceremony, under the auspices of President Maithripala Sirisena, to mark the lighting up of the historic Gal Viharaya in Polonnaruwa, was held on the evening of Saturday, August 6 .

A number of other religious activities had been organised at the twelve sacred places of worship or the Solosmasthana, in line with the event.A CD comprising a song written by Dr Praneeth Abeyasundara on the beauty of the city of Polonnaruwa and a book, were gifted to the President by the Çhief Incumbent of the Solosmasthana Ven Vendaruwe Upali Thero.

The President also distributed equipment to Pirivenas in the Polonnaruwa district.

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