Kotte: The auspicious foundation stone laying ceremony for the proposed seven-storey Sadaham Mandiraya at the historic Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya took place with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

According to News.LK, the ceremony was organised to coincide with the Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day and began with the chanting of Seth Pirith by the Maha Sangha. This significant event marked the commencement of the construction of the Sadaham Mandiraya, which aims to serve as a centre devoted to the preservation of Buddhist heritage and providing Dhamma education and spiritual guidance for future generations.

The ceremony was attended by the Chief Incumbent of the Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya, Venerable Aluth Nuwara Anuruddha Thero, along with members of the Maha Sangha. Also present were the Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, local political representatives, state officials, and a large gathering of devotees.