President Inaugurates Somawathi Museum & International Archaeological Research Institute

COLOMBO (News 1st): The newly constructed Somawathi Archaeological Museum and the two-storied building of the International Archaeological Research Institute at the historic Somawathi Raja Maha Vihara in Polonnaruwa were declared open this morning under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Meanwhile, today’s Sirasa Namami Vap Poya program was also held at the sacred Somawathi temple premises.

The Chief Incumbent of the Somawathi Raja Maha Viharaya, Ven. Pahamune Sumangala Thero, along with members of the Maha Sangha, attended the ceremony. 

The event also marked the official presentation of the first copy of the Somiwath Thupabhivandana publication to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Chief Incumbent of Somawathi Raja Maha Viharaya, Ven. Pahamune Sumangala Thero.