Reconstruction of the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kotte commenced under the patronage of the Kotte Raja Maha Viharadhipati Ven. Aluthnuwara Anuruddha Thera, the Prime Minister’s Office reported.
According to the PM’s Office, the Temple of the Tooth –Relic which was built near the Palace of King Parakramabahu VI in the kingdom of Kotte had been ruined due to foreign invasions and the relocation of the relics brought it under the administration of Kandy.
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena visited the Kotte Rajamaha Vihara today (02) to observe the restoration plans for the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
MP Yadamini Gunawardena, former Chief Minister of Western Province Isura Devapriya, former municipal council members Upali Kodikara and Salochana Gamage, and a large gathering including Urban Council members were present on this occasion. (NewsWire)