President presented with Esala Perahera Sannasa

In keeping with traditional customs, Diyawadana Nilame of the Sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa, Nilanga Dela Bandara, along with the Basnayake Nilames of the Sathara Maha Devales, presented the traditional communication of the successful conclusion of the Kandy Esala Perahera (Sannasa) to the Head of State, President Maithripala Sirisena at President’s House in Kandy today. (Pix by Chamil Rupasinghe - Gampola)