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Prime Minister Inaugurates Vesak Pandals in Colombo


Colombo: Marking the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day observed on today – 30th May 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the ceremonial occasions of opening of two Vesak pandals erected in Colombo.



According to News.LK, the Prime Minister first attended the opening of a Vesak pandal depicting the ‘Sambula Jataka’, organized by the Sri Vaishakya Society of the Magazine United Traders of Borella. Following this, she participated in the opening ceremony of the ‘Samudra Vanija Jataka’ pandal at Kosgas Junction, Grandpass, where she ceremonially lit the traditional oil lamp to inaugurate the illumination of the pandal.



The event was graced by the presence of members of the Maha Sangha, clergy representing other religions, and attended by Members of Parliament Dr. Najith Indika, Attorney-at-Law Lakmali Hemachandra, and Dilith Jayaweera, along with other public representatives and the Deputy Inspector General of Police Nihal Thalduwa, former Member of Parliament Thilanga Sumathipala, presidents and members of trade associations, local residents, and a large gathering of devotees.