The procession, carrying the sacred relics and treasures in the Deegawapi Stupa and Neelagiri Stupa commenced its journey from the Sri Sambodhi Vihara, Colombo 07 on this morning (July 05) amidst the chanting of Seth Pirith by the Maha Sangha.

The procession carrying the sacred relics will pass through Kiribathgoda, Ambepussa, Kurunegala and reach the Siri Sugatapalarama Piriven Temple in Malsiripura this evening. Arrangements have been made for devotees to worship these sacred objects in all the major cities along this route.

Chief Prelate of Sri Sambodhi Vihara and Chairman of the Buddhist Media Network Ven. Boralande Vajiragnana Thero, Author and First Trustee of Deegawapiya Aruna Trust and Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne, members of the Temple Board of Trustees and Board of Directors of the Buddhist Channel also joined the occasion.

The procession will resume its journey tomorrow morning and reach Giritale Sri Isurusumana Temple passing Galewela, Dambulla and Minneriya. It will pass through Polonnaruwa, Dehiattakandiya, Girandurukotte to reach Mahiyangana Rajamaha Viharaya on July 07 and travel through Padiyathalawa, Mahaoya, Ampara to Deegawapi Rajamaha Viharaya on July 08.

The enshrinement ceremony of sacred relics and treasures in the Deegawapi Stupa and the declare opening of the ‘Most Venerable Daranagama Kusaladhamma Memorial Pilgrims’, Shrine Room and alms offering hall will be held on 14 July.

Devotees can contribute to this great cause by crediting the donations given for the restoration work of Deegawapiya Stupa to the "Deegawapiya Aruna" account number 86860000 of the Bank of Ceylon Taprobane Branch.