‘Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival 2025’ to be held for 4 days in Colombo

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A discussion regarding the ‘Buddha Rashmi’ Vesak Festival 2025, jointly organised by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple and the Prime Minister’s Office, was held at the Prime Minister’s Office under the patronage of the Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep Saputhanthri.

The Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival 2025 is scheduled to be held from 13 May onwards in the vicinity of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Temple Trees official residence, Perahera Mawatha, and the Beira Lake area.

The event will feature exhibitions of Vesak decorations, including Vesak pandals and lanterns, organised by the Tri-Forces, school students, university undergraduates, State institutions, and prison inmates, according to the Prime Minister’s media division.

Additionally, in line with the Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival 2025, special attention has been given to conducting religious programs in Government schools and State institutions.

The occasion was honoured by the presence of the Chief Incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple, Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero, and Dr. Pallegama Ratanasara Thero, the statement added.

The discussion was attended by the Defence Secretary H.S.S. Thuiyakottah, Buddha Sasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs Ministry Secretary W.P. Senadheera, Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, along with heads of security forces and officials from various Government institutions.

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