Final Rites for Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thero to be Held Under State Patronage

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August 03, Colombo (LNW): The final rites of the late Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thero of the Gangaramaya Temple will be conducted under state patronage on Monday, August 5, at the grounds adjoining the temple, as announced by the funeral committee.

The funeral committee also stated that the remains of the late Thero will be brought to the Gangaramaya Temple at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow, August 3, where it will lie in state for the public to pay their final respects until Monday, August 5.

Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thero, the Chief Sangha Nayake of the Colombo New Korale and Chief Incumbent of Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple in Colombo, popularly known as “Podi Hamuduruwo,” passed away today, August 2, at the age of 81. The Thero was reportedly receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo at the time of his passing.

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