By: Puli
January 27, LNW (Colombo): The government will today (27) launch a national programme titled “Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda” to rapidly restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah and make them available once again for worship and religious activities, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
The programme will be launched under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and coordinated by the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. It is scheduled to commence at 10.00 a.m. at Sri Bodhirukkarama Viharaya in Peacock Hill, Doragalla, Gampola, and at 3.00 p.m. at the Kawatayamuna Purana Rajamaha Viharaya in Matale.
According to the statement, more than 1,000 religious, cultural and archaeological sites were damaged by the disaster.
The government aims to initiate immediate restoration efforts to return these sites to their original condition while preserving their historical and cultural significance.
Restoration work will be carried out under the guidance of the Venerable Maha Sangha and other religious leaders, with the active participation of all relevant stakeholders, the PMD added.
