Sri Pada (New Dolosmahe Pahana)

President Mahinda Rajapakse is due to visit Sri Pada today and pay homage at the sacred shrine.

During his visit the president is scheduled to unveil the eternal flame oil lamp (Dolosmahe Pahana) and the bell tower erected recently.

A special Sanghika Dana for 500 Buddhist monks is to be held to coincide with the event. This special pinkama is organised under the direction of the chief prelate of Sri Pada, the Venerable Bengamuwe Dhammadinna Thera.