The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC, a market leader in Sri Lanka for herbal personal care products, has sponsored the “Aloka Poojawa” of the historic Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya recently under the theme; “Swadeshi Khomba Aloka Puja Sathkaraya” a concept of Swadeshi Chairperson Amari Wijewardene.
Situated in the Gampaha district, the Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya was built in the 13th century in the reign of King Vijayabahu during Dambadeniya Kingdom. The “Padmawathi Piriwena” was established in the Keragala Raja Maha Viharaya in the reign of King Parakramabahu VI in the 15th century.
Swadeshi Chairperson Amari Wijewardene said that, Swadeshi being a Sri Lankan owned company, considers safeguarding the culture and traditional heritage of Sri Lanka by supporting such activities as this annual Aloka Pooja, a duty and also a debt the company owe towards mother Lanka.
She further observed, Swadeshi illuminates places of worship in the country for the benefit and ease of all worshippers and also with the intention of educating younger generation on the importance of safeguarding the country’s culture and heritage.
In 2013 the ‘Sri Dalada Maligawa’ of historic Dambadeni Raja Maha Viharaya and the ancient murals were renovated by Swadeshi Chairperson to bring back its past glory.
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