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Aktha Pathra presentation
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Ven Konakagala Uditha Thera was presented Aktha Pathra by the Maha Nayaka of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya recently.
Ven Konakagala Uditha Thera, Chief Prelate of the Sri Wijitha Maha Viharaya, in Konakagala, Kandy, and Director of the Sri Saddhananda Maha Pirivena, Konakagala, was presented with the distinguished Anu Nayaka credentials (Aktha Pathra) under the auspices of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya Maha Nayaka, Mahopadhyaya Rajakeeya Panditha Nuwara Eliya Chandrajothi Thera, Chief Prelate of the Vidurupola Sri Sumagala Viharaya, and Head of the Sri Piyathissa Buddhist Centre. The ceremony was held at the Vidurupola Sri Sumagala Viharaya.
Ven Dhamparawe Dhammalankara Thera, Chief Prelate of the Sri Subadramaya, Dodamwela, Kandy, and Udagama Dhammananda Thera, Chief Prelate of the Sri Isipathanaramaya, Polonnaruwa, also received honourary Anu Nayaka credentials at this event.
The event was graced by the Maha Nayaka of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Nuwara Eliya Chandrajothi Thera, and venerable monks representing the three sects.
Mahaweli Development State Minister Siripala Gamlath, and Akurana Provincial Council Chairman Isthihar Imadudeen, political representatives, Akurana Provincial Secretary Indika Kumari Abeysinghe, Walapane Provincial Secretary Ramesh Wijesinghe, government officials and Dayakas were also present. (Sarath Chinthaka, Wattala correspondent)
Ven Konakagala Uditha Thera