Swadeshi Khomba illuminates Dambadeniya Raja Maha Viharaya for 13th year

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The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC, the market leader in Sri Lanka for herbal personal care products, has sponsored the ‘Aloka Poojawa’ of the historic Dambadeniya Raja Maha Viharaya for the 13th consecutive year.

Dambadeniya was the third kingdom in Sri Lanka and the Viharaya was built in the reign of King Parakramabahu II. The Dalada Perahera was begun to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic, which was kept there for 13 years. The ‘Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya’ took place on 20 September 2014. The illumination is done under the theme: ‘Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya’. Swadeshi Chairperson/Managing Director Amari Wijewardene said Swadeshi being a Sri Lankan owned company, considers safeguarding the culture and traditional heritage of Sri Lanka by supporting such activities as this annual Aloka Pooja, a duty and also a debt the company owes towards mother Lanka. She further observed, Swadeshi illuminates places of worship in the country for the benefit and ease of all worshippers and also with the intention of educating the younger generation on the importance of safeguarding the country’s culture and heritage. The illumination is followed by a colourful cultural pageant which highlights Sri Lankan traditions and history. Swadeshi also supports the Aloka Poojas of Kataragama Kiri Wehera, Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, Devundara Uthpalawarna Sri Vishnu Devalaya, Redigama Ridi Viharaya and Rathnapura Maha Saman Devalaya.