President Anura Kumara Dissanayake inaugurated a new wax museum today at the renovated Ehelepola Walawwa in Kandy, now managed by the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

The museum showcases 35 lifelike wax figures of key historical figures and features exhibits on Kandyan architecture, customs, crafts, and royal cuisine.

The wax figures include Ven. Weliwita Sri Saranankara Sangharaja Thera, Ven. Wariyapola Sri Sumangala Thera, King Wimaladharmasūriya I, Queen Kusumāsana Devi, Monarawila Keppetipola Disawe, Devendra Mulachari, Governor Robert Brownrigg, Ehelepola Maha Adikaram, Kumarihami, and their two children.

Developed under a Rs. 300 million special project, the museum is expected to become a major cultural attraction and educational hub on the Kandyan Kingdom.

The Walauwa has been restored under the stewardship of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Among those present at the opening were Ven. Dr Niyangoda Vijithasiri Thera, Anunayake of the Malwathu Chapter of the Siyam Maha Nikaya and Ven. Dimbulkumbure Wimaladhamma Thera, Anunayake of the Malwathu Chapter of the Siam Maha Nikaya; Most Venerable Wendaruwe Upali Thera and Most Ven Anamaduwe Dhammadassi Thera, the Anunayake Theras of the Asgiri Chapter of the Siam Maha Nikaya, along with other revered monks from both the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters of the Syamopali Maha Nikaya, including their registrars and executive council members.

Also in attendance were Minister K.D. Lal Kantha, Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela and other dignitaries. (Newswire)

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The historic Ehelepola Walauwa in Kandy is set to open soon as Sri Lanka’s most iconic wax museum, bringing royal history to life for local and international visitors.

The Walauwa has been restored under the stewardship of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Maligawa.

According to the Sri Dalada Maligawa, to mark this milestone, the Pirith chanting and Alms-Giving Ceremony were held over two days, on June 30 and July 01.

The ceremonies were led by the Diyawadana Nilame, seeking blessings from the first Ehelepola Adhikaram and his family, and all who contributed to this remarkable journey. 

The opening date of the wax museum is expected to be officially announced soon. (Newswire)

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