February 08, Colombo (LNW): The public exposition of the revered Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha entered its fourth day today (08) at the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, Colombo, attracting a steady flow of devotees from across the country.
The sacred relics, which arrived from India earlier this month, have been on display since February 05 and continue to draw widespread attention due to their immense historical and religious significance. Unearthed during archaeological excavations in the 1960s at the ancient Devnimori site in Gujarat, the relics are believed to be among the most important discoveries linked to the Buddha. This marks the first occasion on which they have been taken beyond Indian borders.
From the early hours of the morning, long queues were seen around the temple premises as worshippers gathered to pay homage in an atmosphere of reverence and calm. Religious observances and security arrangements remain in place to facilitate the large crowds.
Several prominent figures, including Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and former President Maithripala Sirisena, were among those who visited the temple yesterday to venerate the relics, alongside a number of ministers and public representatives.
Temple authorities have announced that devotees will be allowed continuous access to the relics around the clock until 7.00 a.m. on February 11, 2026, enabling the faithful to take part in this rare spiritual occasion without interruption.
