Also during the ceremony Sannaspathra were offered to the two new Anunayakas Theros of the Asgiriya Chapter Ven.Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero, Chief Incumbent of Badulla Muthiyangana Raja Maha Vihara and Ven. Vendaruwe Upali Thero, Polonnaruwa Solosmasthanadhipathi.

The President speaking during the state ceremony said that the new Mahanayake Thero and the two Anunayake Theros are examples to the young Bhikkus and the entire society. He also said that the guidance of the Theros would help to establish a more disciplined and peaceful country.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Buddha Sasana Minister and other dignitaries including Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela graced the ceremony.