Invoking blessings for country

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The Gammadu festival, which seeks blessings from the deity Paththini, was held recently at the Iyamporuwa Gangathilaka Viharaya and aimed at offering worship for the goddess Paththini, known for cleansing sins and helping to achieve prosperity for the villagers and the country. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

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Invoking blessings for country

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