Nawam Maha Perahera

Nawam Maha Perahera is a Cultural and Sacred event Held By The Sri Dathu Mandiraya of the Aincent Rajama Vihara Temple and the Sri vishnu Kovil Following the culture and activities of the Perahera held in Kandy Temple of Tooth and honoring and continuing the Sri vibuthi of the Aiencent Hirana Rajamaha Viharaya,
we aim to bring the blessing of Great Lord Buddha and the blessings of our gods to raigam Korala area.This sacred and cultaral event is held every year in february

Chairman

Rev.Labugama Narada Thero

Viharadipathi

Rev.Madurawala Sobitha Thero

Shathrapathi

Rev.Horana Jinananda Thero

Basnayake Nilame

Sir Sumeda Gunawardana

Sponsor

Sir Dayananda Bobuwella

Gamindu Gimsara
Perera

Alisha Uvindu
Liyanarachchi

Naveen
Kannagara

Madulaal
Pushpakumara

Moditha Suranga
Punchiwedikkara

Gayan
Ekanayeka

Nipun Kannagara
Kannagara

Prabath
Lakmal Guruge

Nithila Dulneth
Rajapakshe

Suneth
Jayanuwan

Didula
Liyanage

Our Background

According to professor Senerath Paranawithana as stated in "Alakeshwara Parampara Pusthaka Lipiya", around 13, 14 and 15th century in sri lanka, Rajamaha Viharaya was known as Pathiraja Piriven. Due to this information we consider Horana Rahamaha Viharaya to be the birthplace of few of the greatest creations in sinhala literature Called Sidath Sangarawa and Mayura Sandeshaya The remains of this sacred land was examined by Dalupitiye aththadassi thero. Vidagama Sobitha thero who was a powerful figure in the community at that time, informed to restore this estate. Going on that in 1824 A.D. the governor at that time Sir Edward Banst has presented a petition. Then in 1840 A.D. The government has acquired this land and has rebuilt the temple. In 1870 A.D. "Nethra Prathisthapana" Was held.

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About Nawam Maha Perahera

The Nawam Maha Perahera is a vibrant and culturally significant religious procession held annually in Sri Lanka, typically in the month of February. It is celebrated by Buddhists to honor the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha, known as the Dalada, which is housed in the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.

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During the Nawam Maha Perahera, adorned elephants, traditional dancers, drummers, and devotees parade through the streets, creating a spectacle of color, music, and spirituality.The procession symbolizes the rich cultural heritage and deep religious devotion of the Sri Lankan people, attracting both locals and tourists alike to witness this magnificent display of faith and tradition.