Exposition of Kapilawastu Sacred Relics in Anuradhapura

The Kapilavastu Sacred Relics have been brought to Anuradhapura.
Hundreds of thousands of Buddhist devotees have already paid obeisance to the Kapilavastu Sacred Relics. The exposition of the Relics took place at the Raja Maha Vihare in Pelmadulla, after being brought to the Temple from the Manelwatte Vihare at Bollegala in Kelaniya. Streets in Pelmadulla were congested with Buddhist devotees who were very much eager to pay homage to the Relics throughout last night, the final day of the exposition there.
The exposition at Pelmadulla drew to a close this morning when religious observances were conducted. The Relics were then taken to Anuradhapura in a special helicopter.
The Casket bearing the Sacred Relics was received by several Parliamentarians including Namal Rajapaksa and many Scholars. Thereafter the Sacred Relics were placed at the Sri Sambudhatva Jayanthi Vihare. Devotees are flocking in large numbers to the Vihare to venerate the Relics. It is a very rate occasion afforded to the people of historic City of Anuradhapura and its environs.
The Exposition of the Relics will take place at the Sambuddhatva Jayanthi Vihare until the day after tomorrow. The programme related to the exposition of the Sacred Relics has been organized under the guidance of the Ven. Nugatenne Pagnananda Thera, the Chief Incumbent of the Sambuddhatva Jayanthi Vihare and the instructions of the Chief Incumbent of the Atamasthana, the Ven. Pallegama Sirinivasa Thera.
The Kapilavastu Sacred Relics have been brought to Sri Lanka following a request made by President Rajapaksa from Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and as an honour to the President. The exposition of the Relics is due to take place at several places including Kantale, Gampola, Wariyapola and Matara within the next few days.