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Prime Minister Participates in Blessing Ceremony at Historic Munneswaram Sivan Temple in Chilaw

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in a special& blessing ceremony held in conjunction with the annual festival of the historic Munneswaram Sivan Temple in Chilaw on Sunday (23) . The annual festival of the historic Munneswaram Temple, located in the Puttalam District of the North Western Province, is celebrated over a period of four weeks […]

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya took part in a blessing ceremony at the ancient Munneswaram Sivan Temple in Chilaw on Sunday, marking the start of the temple's annual four-week festival. The festival, held in Puttalam District of the North Western Province, features various religious rituals, including the Kap ceremony, Ganesh Puja, and the traditional fire-walking ceremony.

Devotees from across Sri Lanka, representing multiple faiths, attended the event. As she entered the temple grounds, the Prime Minister joined in a special pooja dedicated to Lord Shiva, followed by blessings from temple priests. Local authorities, government officials, and temple devotees were also present for the occasion.

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