Ministry of Defence  – Media Centre

The relics unearthed from the Deegawapiya site during excavations and the Crest-Gem, which are in exposition around the island to provide devotees the opportunity to pay homage, are expected to be placed at Sri Sumanaramaya, Deraniyagala on December 31, ushering blessings on the Sabaragamuwa Province.

The Sacred Relics and the Crest Gem will remain at Sri Sumanaramaya, Deraniyagala on December 31 and January 01 for public veneration providing opportunity for devotees to obtain blessings of these revered articles during the dawn of New Year.

Later, the exposition will be moved to ‘Sri Swarnawalukaramaya’, Ruwanwella on January 2 and 3, and then to ‘Kabulumulla Rajamaha Paththini Dewalaya’, Karawanella on 4 and 5 and thereon to ‘Sri Susilodaya Maha Piriwen Viharaya, Dehiowita on 6 and 7.

Devotees have the opportunity to support the restoration work of the Deegawapiya Stupa by making financial contributions while worshiping the Sacred Omniscient Relics and Crest Gem of the Deegawapiya Stupa.