Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Most Venerable Keppetiyagoda Siriwimala Nayaka Thera, Anunayake of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya and Chief Incumbent of the Getambe Rajopawanaramaya, has passed away.Order Calendars

Born on April 4, 1931, in Keppetiyagoda, Nagoda, Galle, the Thero was 95 years old at the time of his passing.

He entered the monkhood on May 5, 1946, upon completing 15 years of age. Having received his primary education from the Nittambuwa Sri Vidyananda Maha Pirivena, Ven. Siriwimala Thera received higher ordination (Upasampada) on December 28, 1954, as a pupil of Most Ven. Deepegoda Chandawimala Mahanayaka Thero.Visit Temples

Following the passing of Dr.Most Ven.Labuduwe Siridhamma Nayaka Thera, he was appointed as the Chie...