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    President to open Replica of Bodh-Gaya Temple in Ratnapura, today

    March 05, 2015

    Today, March 05 is Medin Full Moon Poya Day.

    The Buddha arrived at Kimbulwath-pura from Weluwanaaramaya to preach Dhamma to his father King Suddhodhana and shakya clan on Medin Full Moon Poya Day. It is said that Prince Rahula and Nanda were ordained as monks on this day.

     

    The replica of Bodh Gaya temple built at Pas-visi-budu-raja temple in Rathnapura, will be opened this morning under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena. It is commonly known as Punchi Dambadiva among the people.

     

    Secretary to the Media Ministry Karunarathne Paranavithana is the Chairman of the organizing committee.

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