President Gotabaya Rajapakse and the First Lady Ioma Gotabaya graced the ceremony held on Wednesday, January 26 to mark the conclusion of the Jaya Pirith that invoked blessings on the country. It was presided over by Ven. Maha Sangha including Maha Nayaka and Anu Nayaka theros. The ritual alms-giving associated with the Jaya Piritha also took place.
The ceremony organized by the Ministry of Defence. Government Ministers, Parliamentarians, Ministry Secretaries, Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander, Navy and Air Force Commanders, Inspector General of Police, Head of Departments, high ranking state officials and a gathering of distinguished invitees took part in this meritorious act to receive religious blessings.
Anunayake thero of the Malwatte Chapter Most Ven. Niyangoda Vijithasiri, Anunayake thero of the Asgiriya Chapter Most Ven. Wendaruwe Upali, Mahanayake thero of Sri Lanka Ramanna Chapter Most Ven. Makulewe Vimala'bhidana, Chief Incumbent of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya Most Ven. Dodampahala Chandrasiri thero and Ven. Prof. Medagoda Abhayatissa Nayaka thero conducted the Anushasana (religious oration).