Swadeshi Khomba illuminates ‘Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya’

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The Swadeshi Industrial Works Plc Kandana Chairperson/Managing Director illuminating the historic Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya Swadeshi Industrial Works Plc, the market leader in Sri Lanka for herbal personal care products, has sponsored the ‘Aloka Poojawa’ of the historic Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya for the Nawam full moon poya day. The illumination is done under the theme ‘Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya’. Situated in the Gampaha District, the Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya, was built in the 13th Century during the reign of King Vijayabahu in the 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/Managing Director Amari Wijewardene said Swadeshi, being a Sri Lankan-owned company, considers safeguarding the culture and traditional heritage of Sri Lanka by supporting activities such as this annual Aloka Pooja a duty and also a debt the company owes the country. She further observed that 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. In 2013 the ‘Sri Dalada Maligawa’ of the historic Dambadeni Raja Maha Viharaya and the ancient murals were renovated by Swadeshi Chairperson/Managing Director Amari Wijewardene to bring back its past glory. Amari Wijewardene is the great granddaughter of Helena Wijewardene Lamatheni, who initiated renovations of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya in 1927. Swadeshi also supports the Aloka Poojas of Kataragama Kiri Wehera, Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, Sabaragamu Maha Saman Devalaya, Devundara Sri Vishnu Devalaya, Redigama Ridi Viharaya and Dambadeniya Raja Maha Viharaya. The pioneer and market leader in the herbal personal care category in Sri Lanka, the Swadeshi Industrial Works Plc, was incorporated in 1941. Among the pioneer brands of Swadeshi are Khomba Herbal, Khomba Baby, Rani Sandalwood, Safeplus, Apsara, Perlwite, Lak Bar, Lady, Black Eagle (perfume and aftershave), Swadeshi shower gel range and the one and only kids’ range ‘Little Princess’. The company also manufactures and markets the top herbal soap brand Khomba Herbal and heritage beauty soap brand Rani Sandalwood.