Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The 'Hiru Rajadharma Pratipada' programme, organised by Hiru Media Network to mark the Esala Full Moon Poya Day, is currently underway, at the historic Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara.

During this grand religious festival, the massive almsgiving for 1,000 Buddhist monks, marking as the largest almsgiving in recent history, was offered for the second time, organised under the leadership of Hiru Media Network Chairman Rayynor Silva.

Additionally, a Sath Buddha Vandana (worshiping seven Buddhas), floral and incense offerings, alongside a grand illumination puja by illuminating the Kelaniya stupa with six colours, are scheduled to take place this afternoon (29).

The Hiru Rajadharma Pratipada programme commenced at dawn toda...