Paying homage to 28 Lord Buddha’s at Ruwanweliseya Maha Vihara
In accordance with the Ariyamagga Organization Dr. Samadhi has undertaken the responsibility of organizing and direct support in providing essentials for the following two categories of this pooja that is to be held at Ruwanweliseya Maha Vihara on the 27 of June 2009.
- Vesak Kudu Aloka Pooja (Lantern offering)
Octagonal Lanterns (Atapattam Vesak Kudu) that will cover the whole vicinity of the Vihara and Lotus shaped Lanterns (Nelum Mal Vesak Kudu) paving the sideways leading to Dagaba will be the main idea and task on this regard- to fulfill this- 3500 Octagonal Lanterns and 84 Lotus shaped lanterns will be made at a cost of 110 Rupees each for an Octagonal Lantern and 140 Rupees a Lotus shaped Lantern.
2.Suwanda Dum pooja (Incense Pooja)
Incense will be offered to each Lord Buddha in a special pot using special scented incense sticks. For this purpose clay pots Banana corks and decorations are required additionally.
Estimated price for one offering – 500 Rupees
People can contribute with long sized incense sticks and other required items for the succession of this pooja event.
These numbers and figures of the whole event is predetermined by Ariyamagga Organization and now been distributed as a handout on a large scale public awareness program. How ever the above two categories are being undertaken by us and now being processed with the help of various parties working with us. We welcome anybody who wishes to make a donation or participate in this event and thereby contributing to the Pooja in general.
Further details of the pooja can be obtained through the following link of Ariyamagga Organization and any inquiry/ contribution related to above two categories can be obtained from Dr. Samadhi on his contacts given on this Web blog.
April 21, 2009 at 3:22 am
I would like to contribute my utmost effort to collect 84 “Nelum Pahan Koodu” and really looking forward to participating such a rare pooja. budusaranai
April 21, 2009 at 4:26 am
Chamala,
Thanks a lot for devoting time and effort on this; needless to say you have always been a loyal supporter and contributor of our affairs at CCA and you are regarded as one of our imperative members when it comes to such events of grandeur nature always lending a hand in what ever the means you can. We always wish you peace and happiness and much more than that our solemn wish may the Samsara be short for you! Budusaranai
April 18, 2009 at 7:59 pm
I wd like to participate to this occation please let me know how can I contribute to this beyond purchasing also I like to do it I hope the purpose of celibrating this is to wish welth for our Na uyane Ariyadamma Mahanayake thero
Tripple jems may bless oll of the organizing commitee and all
Parakrama
April 19, 2009 at 7:02 am
Dear Mr. Parakrama
Yes this is indeed to wish our most Ven. Na Uyane Ariyadhamma Mahanayake thero on the occasion of his Birthday but apart from this,it is also one of those rare poojas that a lay person could participate in his or her lifetime. From the information i have gathered this falls in to the category of Maha Asathusa Pooja with an estimated expenditure exceeding 10million Sri Lankan Rupees. And i am glad we all can partake and witness such an event given all our gratitude to ven. Mahnayaka Thero and the Organizing committee.
As for your information, we as a group are now collecting 110 rupees levied for one lantern that a person can contribute to any number (amount) of lanterns. Our given target is 3500 Lanterns.
Regarding participation i regret i am unaware of any details as for how and when this will be done precisely, however it is advisable you contact Dr. Samadhi and explore other means of contributing/ participating the event. Or else we would definitely come back to you on your e-mail with further details.
May the Triple gem bless you always and thank you for your generosity!