Chaithya at Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya illuminated

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The Chaithya at the Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya was illuminated yesterday under the Aloka Pooja sponsored by the Wijeya Newspapers Ltd to mark Poson Poya Day. State Minister for Defence, Ruwan Wijewardene and Minister of Rural Economic Affairs, P Harrison were present at the occasion. The Aloka Pooja was held for the 13th consecutive year. Pix Pradeep Pathirana

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Chaithya at Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya illuminated

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