The “Siri Dalada Vandanawa,” the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, will conclude on Sunday (April 27) as previously scheduled and will not be extended, according to Pradeep Nilanga Dela Bandara, the Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa.
In a special statement issued, he noted that the event had seen a larger-than-expected turnout of devotees. “We have been fortunate to have more devotees worshipping than planned,” he said.
He added that the city of Kandy has become extremely crowded due to the influx of devotees from across the country. This situation has created difficulties for many in accessing the opportunity to venerate the Sacred Tooth Relic.
“At the same time, we had to face obstacles in providing facilities in terms of environment and hygiene,” the Diyawadana Nilame explained. He further emphasized that, for the convenience and safety of the public, the decision was made to conclude the exposition on April 27 as initially announced.
The ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ began on April 18, offering both local and international devotees a rare chance to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic. This year’s 10-day exposition marks the first public display of the relic in 16 years.
