Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi sprinkled with blessed water seeking rain

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Power and Energy Ministry yesterday sprinkled bless water (Pirith Pen) on the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura wishing for rainwater to fill the major reservoirs, for hydro power generation.

Samples of water were taken from these reservoirs to be blessed, before being sprinkled on the sacred Bodhi.

Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, his deputy Ajith Perera and officials of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) attended the event. (Athula Bandara)

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Ravi Saturday, 26 March 2016 09:32 AM

change the king of the country

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Indyd Saturday, 26 March 2016 09:38 AM

Would it be easier and practical to plant more trees or tight regulatory needs to stop destroying the rain forrest? But..this is Sri Lanka..

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Top Cat Saturday, 26 March 2016 09:40 AM

True, it is a tradition. It is a deletion. It is time we stopped illegal feeling of trees and start going forests. This will sort out the present water problems.

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jagath liyanage Saturday, 26 March 2016 09:42 AM

Intentions of these politicians are not good. So resuts will be negative.

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Fassey Saturday, 26 March 2016 10:15 AM

Why to anticipate rain, floods and disaster? Foolish thought of changing the leader to get away the droughts.

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Ranjan Fernando Saturday, 26 March 2016 10:22 AM

Whom are they trying to fool? If Ven Gautama Buddha was alive he would be laughing his guts out.The meteorological dept had already announced there will be rain next week.

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bua Saturday, 26 March 2016 10:31 AM

don't be racist

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Thanos Saturday, 26 March 2016 10:34 AM

As an actual Buddhist, I must say these rituals are baffling. There were severe droughts during the time of the Buddha and he never resorted to "magic". One time all the monks had for alms was starch mixed with a little water. Buddha didn't even have his potion. He gave it to the younger monks who may not survive the conditions.

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vihar Saturday, 26 March 2016 11:41 AM

This shows traditional ritual. Some people try to interpret it. What matters is not interpretation but wish and result. via DM Android App

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Ravi Saturday, 26 March 2016 12:56 PM

Yes Change the king you will get every thing I say King ha ha ha ha ha

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