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A tense situation arose when a group led by Tamil National People's Front leader Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam entered the Kurundi temple and conducted a Pongal Pooja, Mullaitivu police said.
Police said however the situation was brought under control.
According to a court order obtained from the Mullaitivu Court, a group, including MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam, had gone to perform a Pongal Pooja at the Kurundi temple. However, the temple's donors had opposed them, deeming it illegal, resulting in a heated exchange of words between the two parties.
Subsequently, Chief Incumbent of Kurundi temple Ven. Galgamuwe Shantabodhi Thera arrived at the scene and, in accordance with the court order, granted permission for the Pongal Puja to proceed.
However, he advised the group, including the Member of Parliament, against engaging in such unethical activities in the future. The group was aggressive towards the monk as well.
The Mullaitivu police arrived and diffued the situation. They also contacted officials of the Archaeological Department, who designated an appropriate area for the Pongal pooja. The participating individuals conducted the Pongal pooja and then had left. (Romesh Madusanka)
Nihal Friday, 18 August 2023 04:14 PM
As usual monks are out of control and should be brought to justice with severe punishment- where is the law
Punchi Friday, 18 August 2023 04:20 PM
We have to be conscious of how we handle this. The hardcore Hindu BJP personnel who are as virulent as our patriotic Buddhist monks are now agitating and creating negative sentiments against us in India.
ravin Friday, 18 August 2023 04:58 PM
Though we respect the judiciary, it is high time the judicial service commission look into one sided direction given on a top priority national basis. This may lead to undue influence on nefarious characters
Grace Friday, 18 August 2023 05:19 PM
A self-styled Hitler is playing a nice game and killing many birds with one stone.
Lathika Ranamuka Friday, 18 August 2023 05:32 PM
Why can’t they have the pongal puja in the Hindu temple ? This is utter madness.
Mahila Saturday, 19 August 2023 02:56 AM
This has been the tradition for many centuries at this venue in the Wanni, by the 'Baudha Demala' Community who have venerated this site, and want the practice continued as they have FAITH!!!??? What's wrong with that ASPIRATION!!!??? One should appreciate their DEVOTION
Lokka Friday, 18 August 2023 06:12 PM
Tamil politicians are coming out with a fake history. They should be tamed. Doubtful whether this is possible under the Ranil's government.
Buddhist Friday, 18 August 2023 06:27 PM
This place should be an archeological site and not a religious site. No religion should be allowed to claim it as a current religious site. If the same argument used by the Buddhist Monks is applied to Dalada Maligawa, maybe due to King Rajasinghe being half Indian, India should claim ownership of Dalada Maligawa as well.
ravi Friday, 18 August 2023 06:48 PM
Politicians and Monks have always been a biggest threats to peace and development in this county. Always creating problems. Never focus on important things and never even focus on what they actually came for.
Maran P Friday, 18 August 2023 08:20 PM
Sinhalanisation of all Tamil areas has been the agenda of most successive governments. It is actually "Kurunthur Malai’ and not Kurundi. Gota used Archaeology as a pretext to designate many Tamil Hindu worship places as Buddhist and prevented Hindus carrying out their traditional way of life. Like the guy who wanted so many acres but when questioned by Ranil had no answer and resigned in shame. Sadly, DM only publishes part of the story to whip up Buddhist sentiments and don’t publish Hindu views.
Radha Saturday, 19 August 2023 03:30 AM
India has almost taken over this country, now trying to build a bridge too, they have so many interest in north/east. I days of suppressing Tamils is over. We will be next state of India very soon.
Ding ding Sunday, 20 August 2023 03:28 AM
That’s only best solution to solve our ethnic problem and stop continuing ethnic violence in Sri Lanka
Blessing Saturday, 19 August 2023 08:09 AM
People's attention is diverted by creating conflicts between the communities. We are fools to fight among ourselves firgetting the country's worst situation.
Dakuneyaka Saturday, 19 August 2023 10:11 AM
Gajendra Kumar Ponnambalam has a long his tory of inflaming ethnic tensions
Kandiah Balendran Saturday, 19 August 2023 12:45 PM
Buddhism and Hinduism both came from India ? Both teach not to cause trouble for others ?
Sivalingam Saturday, 19 August 2023 12:46 PM
Politics of religion.
Kosappu Sunday, 20 August 2023 01:27 PM
What about our thug Mervin Silva
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