President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters this afternoon (20) and received their blessings.
The President first visited the Malwathu Maha Viharaya, where he met with the Chief Prelate of the Malwathu Chapter, the Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thero. During the meeting, the President inquired about the Thero’s well-being and engaged in a brief discussion.
Discussions included the current political situation and the President’s recent visit to India.
The Malwathu Maha Nayaka Thero, along with the Sangha, chanted Seth Pirith and extended their blessings.
Subsequently, the President visited the Asgiri Maha Viharaya, where he met with the Chief Prelate of the Asgiri Chapter, the Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero, and received his blessings.
Deputy Chief Prelate of the Asgiri Chapter, Venerable Anamaduwe Dhammadassi Thero, Deputy Secretary Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero, and Chief Incumbent of the Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya, Venerable Muruddeniye Dhammarathana Thero, were also present at the occasion. The Maha Sangha chanted Seth Pirith and offered their good wishes for the President’s future endeavours.
Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Dr. Prasanna Gunasekera, and Member of Parliament Thanura Dissanayake also accompanied the President on this visit.
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