Mallika Nivasa Samithiya, founded in 1920 by Mrs. Mallika Hewavitarne, mother of Anagarika Dharmapala held its annual all night Pirith ceremony last Thursday followed by a noon Sangika Dana to commemorate Founder’s Day. The 125 year old Society, among the oldest volunteer societies in the country, manages a Home for the Elderly, a Child Development [...]

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Mallika Nivasa marks Founder’s Day with Pirith ceremony and Sangika Dana

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Mallika Nivasa Samithiya, founded in 1920 by Mrs. Mallika Hewavitarne, mother of Anagarika Dharmapala held its annual all night Pirith ceremony last Thursday followed by a noon Sangika Dana to commemorate Founder’s Day.

The 125 year old Society, among the oldest volunteer societies in the country, manages a Home for the Elderly, a Child Development Centre in Ragama, a Child Development Centre in Colombo, and a Paying Home for Ladies.

Pictures show an elderly inmate presenting alms to the monks, and the President and members of the Executive Committee participating in the ceremony.