All arrangements have been finalized for the selection meeting to appoint a new Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, scheduled for tomorrow (07). It is reported that the election will take place at the Senkadagala Buddhist Hall, under the leadership of the Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs. The following candidates have been officially announced: Pradeep Nilanga Dela – Current Acting Diyawadana Nilame Daminda Bandara Udurawana – Chief Custodian of the Kataragama Maha Devalaya and Pasgama Sri Natha Devalaya A.W.S. Bandaranayake – Chief Custodian of the Natha Devalaya and Embekke Sri Kataragama Devalaya Prof. Tilak Subasinghe – Department…
Selection of new Diyawadana Nilame to take place in Kandy tomorrow
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