SLT provides communication facilities to Atamasthana in Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), provided a total voice communication facility to the Atamasthana (the eight holy places) in the ancient sacred city of Anuradhapura.

Director General, Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka, Priyantha Kariyapperuma who made the inaugural call from the Ruwanweli Maha Seya, Anuradhapura with Chairperson, Sri Lanka Telecom, Leisha De Silva Chandrasena (from left to right): Ven. Mirisawetiya Viharadhikari - Ethalwetunawewa Gananathilake Thera, Ven. Ruwanweli Saya Vihara Vasi - Mudagammana Anomadassi Thera, Ven. Isurumuni Rajamaha Viharadhipathi - Mahawa Sri Sangarakkhitha Sumangala Nayaka Thera, Ven. Lankarama Viharadhikaari - Ralapanaawe Dhammajothi Thera and Ven. Ruwanweli Seya Viharadhipathi - Pallegama Hemarathana Thera.

The main reason behind this initiative was to minimize the cost of the communication needs among Atamasthana religious places. With the establishment of a secure and reliable communication network, these institutions can experience availability of communication services whenever the need arises. The new communication facilities allow these religious institutes to communicate with relevant authorities and coordinate support services to ensure to facilitate pilgrim visitors security, food, lodging and utility services.

The Atamasthana religious places are located at the Shri Maha Bodiya, Ruwanweliseya, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya, Abhayagiriya, Jetavanaramaya, Mirisavetiya and Lankaramaya. These are considered to be the most important places that a Buddhist pilgrim must visit in Anuradhapura.

The company's communication solution features a state-of-the-art PABX infrastructure as well as inter-branch voice communication via dedicated connectivity. This enables the minimization of the cost of communication among the 24 locations including Atamasthana religious places in the area. This brings a world of opportunity to communicate with relevant authorities, as well as coordinating support services that will ensure the facilitation of pilgrim visitors, security and utility services.

The communication solution provided direct connectivity to the Archaeological Circuit Bungalow, the President's House, the Dutugemunu Pilgrims Rest, the Urban Development Office, the Cultural Triangle Laboratory, Jethawanarama Museum, the Buddhasrawaka Bhikku University, Archaeological Museum as well as Army Camps and Police Posts.