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Drums of Devotion-by Pooja Ranasinghe Colombo’s dazzling Gangaramaya Navam Maha Perahera celebrates community spirit Source:Dailynews Gangaramaya Maha Viharaya, situated in the heart of Colombo, has served a preeminent role in society, memories of which will be evoked in any reader. On the one hand the Navam Maha Perahera and the ‘Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone’ provide an opportunity for the communities to unite in celebration. On the other hand, the Jinarathana Technical College and the Kataragama Retirement Hall offer continuous service to society. The strength behind these accomplishments is the Chief Incumbent of the Gangaramaya Maha Viharaya, Venerable Galboda Sri Gnanissara Maha Thera, who is fondly known among the lay followers as Podi Hamuduruwo. Moreover, the support given by the community of monks led by the Deputy Incumbent of the Gangaramaya Maha Viharaya, Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera has tremendously facilitated its journey to success. The student monks’ continuous commitment with ...