Sri Phushparamaya, Kirulapone 26th Mihidu Perehara

Nadun Gamuwe Tusker processing with the sacred relics

The annual Mihindu Perehera of Pushparamaya Temple of Kirulapone is one of the oldest and grandest Buddhist festivals organised by the temple, featuring dancers, jugglers, musicians, fire-breathers, and lavishly decorated elephants. This procession (perehera) was held last week for the 26th consecutive year.

The segment of Nilames, processed in the perehera - Pix By Samantha Kodagoda

The ritual was performed by carrying the sacred relics through the streets of Kirulapone by Sri Dalada Maligawa Nadun Gamuwe Tusker. Nalin Nugawela was the Banayake Nilame for the third consecutive year and the perehera came to a successful completion, under the guidance of Chief Incumbent of the temple Vishwakeerthi Dharamavisharada Panditha Elkaduwe Nagitha Thero. Divithure Samantha Thero together with the organising committee too shouldered a huge responsibility in organising this pageant.  

Chief Incumbent Elkaduwe Nagitha Thero, Nalin Nugawela and Semage Company Managing Director Basnayake Nilame carrying the sacred relics for the commencement of the perehera

The distinguishedd invitees comprised Semage Company Managing Director Taraka Semage present and past parliamentarians, businessmen and professionals from the area.