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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters and received their blessings yesterday (20).
The President first visited the Malwathu Maha Viharaya, where he met with the Chief Prelate of the Malwathu Chapter, the Most Venerable Thibbotuwawe Sri Sumangala Thera. During the meeting, the President inquired about the Thera’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 Thera, 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, Most Ven. Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thera, and received his blessings.
Deputy Chief Prelate of the Asgiri Chapter, Venerable Anamaduwe Dhammadassi Thera, Deputy Secretary Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thera, and Chief Incumbent of the Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya, Venerable Muruddeniye Dhammarathana Thera, were also present at the occasion. The Maha Sangha chanted Seth Pirith and offered their good wishes for the President’s future endeavours. Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasekera and MP Thanura Dissanayake also accompanied the President on this visit.
