At least 2 million devotees are expected to visit Kandy for the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, scheduled from 18th to 27th of April .
This was discussed today (6th) under the patronage of Central Province Governor Sarath Abeykoon at the Kandy District Secretariat, where organizational activities were reviewed.
Although an estimated three devotees per second can worship the relic, only about 600,000 people will be able to enter the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic during the 10-day event.
Governor Abeykoon emphasized the need to allow as many people as possible to pay their respects and announced that schools in Kandy would be closed during the exposition, with classes rescheduled for other dates.
Key topics discussed included public facilities, city lighting, and infrastructure improvements.
Kandy Municipal Council’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Pasan Parakum Jayasinghe, stated that providing ‘Dansal’ (free food offerings) for devotees requires prior registration with the Municipal Council.
The discussion was attended by religious leaders, government officials, and municipal representatives, including Asgiri and Malwathu Chapter Committee Members, the Chief Secretary of the Central Province, and the Kandy District Secretary.
