Lifetime Achievement Award for Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji Nayake Thero

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The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award during The People’s Awards 2025 ceremony held recently was bestowed to the Chief Incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple, Hunupitiya, Colombo, Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji Nayake Thero.

The award was presented in recognition of his decades-long, noble, and dedicated service to the nation, society, and the Buddha Sasana. Venerable Assaji Thero’s invaluable contributions in the religious, social, cultural, and national spheres have earned him widespread respect and admiration both locally and internationally.