An all night pirith chanting ceremony to invoke blessings on the deceased from floods and landslides, the country, and the people, will be held at the Independence Square, today (5th June).
The all night pirith chanting ceremony will be held with the participation of 1,000 members of the Maha Sangha including the Maha Nayaka Theras.
The Maha Sangha will arrive at the Independence Square in a colourful procession which commences from the Sri Sambuddhaloka Vihara in Colombo 07 at 5.00 p.m. and the all night pirith chanting will start at 6.00 p.m.
The organizers invite the devotees to reach the venue before 5:00 p.m. wearing white.
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