Religious observances seeking protection from Coronavirus

A Sathi Piritha was held at Gangarama Temple in Colombo last night to seek protection from the new Coronavirus infection spreading across the world. Agga Maha Pandita Kotugoda Dhammawasa Thera, Gangaramaya resident monk Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera, Abhayarama Vihara Chief Incumbent Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera and other prelates invoked blessings and conducted the religious observances in which Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa also took part. Pix by Nisal Baduge