Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The final procession of the 2026 Esala Perahera of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya was held on Wednesday (29) night, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joining thousands of devotees to witness the sacred event.

The President visited the Kirivehera Rajamaha Viharaya on Wednesday afternoon, where he met the Chief Sanghanayaka of Ruhunu Magampattuwa and Chief Incumbent of the Kirivehera Rajamaha Viharaya, Ven. Kobawaka Dhamminda Thera and received blessings.

The President later joined devotees gathered to witness the Perahera procession.

He also participated in religious observances held at the Kirivehera premises and attended the ceremonial placement of the Sacred Relic Casket on the ceremonial tusker.

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