March 30, Colombo (LNW): In a significant ceremony held yesterday (29) at the Isipathanarama Viharaya in Maharagama, President Ranil Wickremesinghe presided over the handing over of credentials for the positions of Chief Sangha Nayaka to the Uva-Wellassa and Colombo, as well as the noble title of “Upadhyaya” to the Ratmalana Vihara sector in Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of the Siam Maha Nikaya. These titles were conferred upon Ven. Maharagama Nanda Nayaka Thera, who currently serves as the Chief Incumbent of five temples, including the Walukaramaya Colpetty.
Ven. Maharagama Nanda Nayaka Thera’s religious and social contributions were recognized by the Ratmalana Vihara sector of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of the Siam Maha Nikaya, leading to the bestowment of these prestigious positions.
The formal scroll memorandum was presented by the Maha Nayaka Thera of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of the Siam Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Iththepane Dhammalankara Maha Nayaka Thera. President Ranil Wickremesinghe presented the “Vijinipatha” during the ceremony, adding to the solemnity of the occasion.
Ven. Dr. Niyangoda Vijithasiri Nayaka Thera, Anunayaka of the Malwathu Chapter of Siam Maha Nikaya, delivered a special exhortation, further enriching the ceremony with spiritual wisdom and guidance.
