A procession carrying the Sumana Saman Deva statue, jewels and relics has started from the Sri Pada Viharaya to mark the commencement of the Sri Padasthana pilgrimage season.
Accordingly, it is reported that the procession started at around 05.00 this morning (17).
The motorcade will travel from Pelmadulla to Ratnapura New Town on the Badulla-Ratnapura road and return to the Ratnapura Maha Saman Devalaya on the same road.
The police have requested motorists to use the Ratnapura-Colombo main road and the road from Ratnapura to the Maha Saman Devalaya on the Panadura road only for essential activities as there is a possibility of traffic congestion on the road due to the procession.










































