A religious event has been organised to mark the one-month remembrance of the demise of tusker Kawanthissa, regarded as a monumental tusker of Sri Lanka's elephant lineage. The pinkama is being held under the full and devout sponsorship of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.
Key Points
- The pinkama will be held at the Buduruwakanda Raja Maha Viharaya in Galgamuwa.
- A Dhamma sermon will take place at 7.00 pm on the 16th, followed by an almsgiving on the afternoon of the 17th.
- Tusker Kawanthissa passed away on 16 September.
Schedule of the religious observances
This memorial pinkama will take place at the Buduruwakanda Raja Maha Viharaya in Galgamuwa. A Dhamma sermon will be held tomorrow (16) at 7.00 pm, while a Sanghika Dana will be offered the following day (17), the Opposition Leader stated.
The passing of Kawanthissa
Wildlife veterinary teams made strenuous efforts to treat tusker Kawanthissa after he collapsed in a paddy field in the Siyambalangamuwa area. However, despite receiving extensive medical care, the majestic tusker passed away on 16 September.
