Thuparamaya Chief Incumbent passes away at 99

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The Chief Incumbent of the Thuparamaya in Anuradhapura, Ven. Galkiriyagama Soratha Thera passed away at the age of 99, while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Colombo last night.

The mortal remains of the Thera had been placed at the Thuparamaya temple for the public to pay their last respects, the temple said.

The last rites of the Venerable Thera are scheduled to be held at the Temple premises tomorrow afternoon. (Athula Bandara)

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ANTON Tuesday, 14 February 2017 01:00 PM

MOST OF THESE MONKS PASS THE AGE 90 , WHAT IS THE SECRET BEHIND THIS ?

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