Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the annual Aadi Vel Festival procession organised by the New Kathiresan Kovil in Colombo, joining devotees in religious observances held yesterday (28).
Representing the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr. Amarasuriya offered a pooja tray to the sacred Silver Chariot carrying Lord Murugan during the traditional street procession.
The Prime Minister was escorted from Temple Trees to the Vel chariot amid traditional drum performances before taking part in the religious ceremony and receiving blessings.
Following the observances, the organising committee of the Vel Procession expressed its appreciation to the Prime Minister by presenting her with a floral garland and a ceremonial shawl.
The annual Aadi Vel Festival and Chariot Procession is jointly organised by the New Kathiresan Kovil on Chetty Street, Colombo, and the Nattukkottai Nagarathar New Kathiresan Kovil in Bambalapitiya.
The historic procession, which has been held continuously since 1874, marked its 152nd year this year, continuing a longstanding cultural and religious tradition among the Hindu community in Sri Lanka.
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