Kataragama Kiri Vehera Rajamaha Viharaya Archives

Kataragama Kiri Vehera chimes anew with generous donation from AkzoNobel (Dulux) Sri Lanka In an act of great respect and devotion, the staff of AkzoNobel Paints Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. -manufacturers of Dulux paint-, together with their families, friends, and the company’s close-knit business community, donated a new bell tower for the Kataragama Kiri Vehera on 30th July 2022. This was conducted under the auspices, guidance, and blessings of the Venerable Pujyapada Kobawaka Damminda Nayaka Thero, the Chief Incumbent of Ruhunu Magam Pattu, Pancha Maha Viharadhipathi (including Kataragama Kiri Vehera Rajamaha Viharaya). The newly donated bell tower has been constructed at the main entrance of the Kataragama Kiri Vehera and stands at 27 feet high; with the bell in itself weighing over 800 kg, and made of five earth metals (gold, silver, copper, iron and zinc). The massive and dignified structure possesses a minimum height of 4.5 feet, with a bottom ...