Today marks 28 years since the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) carried out a devastating bomb attack on the revered Sri Dalada Maligawa, one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred religious sites.
The attack occurred in the early hours of January 25, 1998, at approximately 6:05 a.m., when a lorry packed with explosives was detonated near the Sri Natha Devalaya area in Kandy. The blast caused extensive damage to the temple complex and its surroundings.
Sixteen civilians lost their lives in the attack, while three LTTE members later arrested in connection with the incident were sentenced to death. Although several sections of the temple sustained severe damage, the Sacred Tooth Relic itself was not harmed.
Restoration work on the damaged areas was later completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 150 million.
To mark the anniversary, multiple organizations conducted Bodhi Puja ceremonies at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic today, paying homage to the victims and offering prayers in remembrance of those who perished in the tragic incident.
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