Milinda Moragoda Appointed Chairman of the Sanrakshana Sabawa of the Mahavihara Vanshika Sri Kalyani Smagri Maha Sanga Sabawa
Posted on December 4th, 2023
Gamini Sarath Godakanda
Mahavihara Vanshika Sri Kalyani Smagri Maha Sanga Sabawa which consists of nearly 700 temples, 3000 monks, has appointed Milinda Moragoda as the Chairman of their Sanrakshana Sabawa.
The Most Venerable Ithepana Dharmalankara Mahanayake Thero formally presented Mr. Moragoda with the letter of appointment in the presence of Anunayake Ven Prof Kotupitiye Rahula Thero and other Senior Buddhist Clergy during the formal meeting of the Sangha Sabawa within the precincts of the historical Uposhtharaya at the Kotte Raja Maha Viharaya.
Mahavihara Vanshika Sri Kalyani Smagri Maha Sanga Sabawa founded in 1855 when its first ordination ceremony was held on the banks of the Kelaniya River. Many illustrious and erudite monks including the late Ven Belanvila Wimalarathana and the late Madulawe Sobitha were members of this Chapter.