Araliya Food Dansala

The Araliya Keeri Samba Fried Rice Dansala, said to be recognized as Sri Lanka's largest food dansala was held for the third consecutive year near the entrance to the Gal Vihare in Polonnaruwa for two days on account of Poson poya. Pilgrims were served freshly prepared meals throughout the day.

This year's event had seating for 1000 diners at a time. (Pix courtesy Araliya)