President pays last respects to late Anunayake of Ramanna Maha Nikaya

Oct 20, 2026|Local

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (20) paid his last respects to the remains of Most Venerable Kappetiyagoda Siri Wimala Thera, the Anunayake of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya and the Chief Incumbent of the Rajopawanaramaya Temple in Gatambe, Kandy.

The President visited the Rajopawanaramaya Temple, where the remains of the late Thera have been placed, and paid his final respects, the President’s Media Division said in a statement.

During the visit, President Dissanayake also conveyed his condolences to the Maha Sangha and members of the temple’s Dayaka Sabha, who are mourning the passing of the venerable monk.

Central Province Governor Dr. Harsha Suranga Fernando, Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatta and several others were also present.

The President visited the Rajopawanaramaya Temple, where the remains of the late Thera have been placed, and paid his final respects, the President’s Media Division said in a statement.

During the visit, President Dissanayake also conveyed his condolences to the Maha Sangha and members of the temple’s Dayaka Sabha, who are mourning the passing of the venerable monk.

Central Province Governor Dr. Harsha Suranga Fernando, Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatta and several others were also present.