Conducting Katina Chiwara Pooja in temples all over the island

According to the instructions issued by the Ministry of Health regarding the Katina Chiwara Pooja to be held in temples island wide during the current Covid epidemic.

The procession carrying the Katina Chiwara, the Katina Chiwara Pooja and the Katinanisansa Dhamma Discourse will be held with the participation of a maximum of 50 devotees.

For the protection of the venerable Maha Sangha and the devotees, I request the Sasana to organize the Noble Katina Chiwara Pooja following all health guidelines.

Sunanda Kariyapperuma

Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs