Swadeshi Khomba illuminates Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya for 9th consecutive year

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Swadeshi Chairperson Amari Wijewardene, Keragala Rajamaha Viharaya Chief Incumbent Venerable Rajawela Nandarathana Thero and officials from Swadeshi, illuminating the historic Keragala

Raja Maha Viharaya

The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC, recently sponsored the “Aloka Poojawa” of the historic Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya.

Organised for the 9th consecutive year on the Duruthu Full Moon Poya day, “Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya” is a concept of Swadeshi Chairperson Amari Wijewardene.

Situated in the Gampaha district, the Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya was built in the 13th century in the reign of King Vijayabahu during Dambadeniya Kingdom. The “Padmawathi Piriwena” was established in the Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya during the reign of King Parakramabahu VI in the 15th century.

Swadeshi Chairperson Amari Wijewardene said: “Swadeshi being a Sri Lankan company which upholds traditional values and customs considers safeguarding the culture and traditional heritage of Sri Lanka by supporting initiatives such as annual Aloka Pooja. As a socially responsible company, we are committed to give our fullest support to these initiatives; thereby we set a perfect example for the generations to follow.”

“Swadeshi Khomba illuminates places of worship in the country for the benefit and betterment if worshippers and also with the intention of educating younger generation on the importance of safeguarding the country’s culture and heritage,” she added.

Swadeshi Chairperson Amari Wijewardene has been continuously supporting religious places throughout the island. In 2013 the ‘Sri Dalada Maligawa’ of historic Dambadeni Raja Maha Viharaya and the ancient murals were renovated by Amari Wijewardene to bring back the past glory. Amari Wijewardene is the great granddaughter of Helena Wijewardene Lamatheni, who initiated renovations of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya in 1927.

Swadeshi Khomba continues to support the annual Aloka Poojas of Kataragama Kiri Wehera, Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, Sabaragamu Maha Saman Devalaya, Devundara Sri Vishnu Devalaya, Aluthnuwara Sri Dadimunda Maha Devalaya, Mahanuwara Sri Maha Vishnu Dewalaya, Redigama Ridi Viharaya, Lankathilaka Raja Maha Viharaya, Ammaduwa Kuda Kataragama Devalaya, Deraniyagala Saman Devalaya, Dambadeniya Raja Maha Viharaya and Godakawela Sankapali Raja Maha Viharaya.