The ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’, a special veneration of the Sacred Tooth Relic, will commence tomorrow (18) at 12:30 noon, after 16 years.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake is scheduled to participate in the inauguration ceremony.

Additionally, a number of foreign diplomats are expected to participate in this event. Special arrangements have been made for them to travel from Colombo to Kandy via a dedicated train service.

At the request of the President, the Siri Dalada Vandanawa will be held under the guidance of the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters, and under the direction of the Diyawadana Nilame of the historic Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. The event will continue for 10 days, from tomorrow (18) until April 27.

On the opening day, the public will have the opportunity to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. From the following day (19) onwards, veneration will be open daily from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.