Swadeshi Khomba illuminates Keragala Raja Maha Vihara again

Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC, which manufactures herbal personal care products sponsored the Aloka pooja of the historic Keragala Raja Maha Vihara for the Duruthu full moon Poya day. The illumination was done under the theme, Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Pooja Sathkaraya.

Situated in the Gampaha district, the Keragala Raja Maha Vihara was built in the 13th century in the reign of King Vijayabahu during the Dambadeniya era. The Padmawathi Pirivena was set up in the Keragala Raja Maha Vihara during the reign of King Parakramabahu VI in the 15th century.

Swadeshi Chairperson Ms. Amari Wijewardene said Swadeshi being a Sri Lankan owned company, considers safeguarding the culture and traditional heritage of Sri Lanka by supporting such activities as the annual Aloka pooja, as a duty and also a debt the company owes towards mother Lanka.

Swadeshi illuminates places of worship for the benefit of all worshippers to educate the younger generation on the importance of safeguarding the country's culture and heritage.

In 2013, the 'Sri Dalada Maligawa' of the Dambadeni Raja Maha Vihara and the ancient murals were renovated by Swadeshi Chairperson Ms. Amari Wijewardene to bring back its past glory. Ms. Amari Wijewardene is the great granddaughter of Helena Wijewardene Lamatheni, who initiated renovations of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara in 1927.

Swadeshi also supports the Aloka poojas of Kataragama Kiri Wehera, Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala, Sabaragamu Maha Saman Devala, Devundara Sri Vishnu Devala, Redigama Ridi Vihara and Dambadeniya Raja Maha Vihara.