It is reported that while the resources of the Temple of the Tooth are being squandered in every aspect, the rest house which was supposed to accommodate the devotees who come to offer alms to the Tooth Relic has now been lost to the Temple.
This rest house was built by President Ranasinghe Premadasa with all facilities to accommodate the devotees who come to offer alms to the Tooth Relic without any difficulty. Devotees come to the Dalada Pooja the day before. Accordingly, it is a common practice for pilgrims to stay at this rest house at a very reasonable price.
But now this rest house has become a hotel set up exclusively for the Nilame’s friends to stay.
Devotees who accepted the alms now have no place in it and the charges are horses. In addition to its rooms, the hall where the pilgrims sleep is now a lobby. It is said that the sofa has been arranged in such a way that the Nilame’s friends can have supplies.
Devotees who come at great expense have now had to fight with its officials. It is astonishing that even the Nilames, who believe that Buddhism will be washed away and sins will be washed away, will not see the destruction of the religious cult that creates the environment for such quarrels. Upon further investigation, it is learned that the old staff has also been removed. Now many devotees have to stay in hotels.
It is rumored that the Pilgrims’ Rest House, which was set up to house pilgrims, is now managed by the Tourist Board. But reports from People say that’s just what’s happening.
It is reported that the Chief Incumbents of the two Maha Viharas are also wondering why they are keeping silent while looking at these exploitations.
Ravana Note
The people of the Kandy District and several organizations in Sri Lanka are already working against the frauds, corruption and misconduct committed by the lay guardians of the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. Several Members of Parliament in Sri Lanka have spoken out in this regard and are in the process of appointing a Select Committee. Also, the media director of the Temple of the Tooth, with the assistance of senior police officers, had lodged a complaint with the police against this website due to a question he had written regarding the Perahera of the Temple of the Tooth because he did not know the law of Sri Lanka. Also, the information on this website has been found by the Government News and Information Department and our information was given to the police by the Director of Illegal Media before the police investigations began. Even before the police obtained a court order, this media director had obtained our information from the University of Moratuwa using the name of the Temple of the Tooth illegally.
The devastation wrought by the lay rulers on this glorious place over the years is not insignificant. The driver of former Basnayake Nilame Anton Tennakoon is now a Nilame. He was poor then and is now a billionaire after becoming the Nilame. Not only he was the driver at that time, but many Basnayake Nilames came in two sandals and in a few months put on the Prado intercooler.
Diyawadana Nilame of the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Pradeep Nilanga, is also facing a number of charges of fraud and corruption as well as attempting to destroy Buddhism. The Ravana Lanka National Organization had exposed this to the world and had lodged a complaint with the President and other responsible persons. At present, the investigation into the complaint has commenced under the direction of the IGP and the Central Province DIG. However, due to certain news reports, the Sri Rawana Lanka National Organization has protested against the investigation and requested that a special police team be appointed. In addition, they have taken steps to file a case under the Ceylon Penal Code and provide the police with the necessary evidence. It is also reported that a massive agitation is being organized with the people of Kandy.
When all this is happening, even the venerable monks who are fond of the Sasana are deeply concerned about this. It is not because of anything else but because it is questionable why the Venerable Mahanayake Thera is not dealing with this. Earlier, the Venerable Thero had even submitted letters to the Hon. But it only continued to destroy the Buddhist heritage. The intervention of the Mahanayake Theras in this regard will only further damage Buddhism. But they should take necessary action against this Diyawadana Nilame and protect Buddhism and the Sacred Tooth Relic. If not, someone must be misleading the Mahanayake Theras. However, if they remain silent, the Buddhist masses themselves will rise up against the Mahanayake Theras. The Buddhist community has largely spoken out against some Buddhist monks, including the Mahanayake Theras, on social media. It is a sinful act for the Buddhist people as well.
This is the answer to such destructive people in a land where the law has been violated. Because they are aware of their sins, they pray to God. These sinners act thinking that life is eternal, even though they do not know that God is praying to the teachings of the Buddha. When they realize that everything is wrong, they go after the machines and spells to get rid of that pain and make up their minds temporarily. The future will not be a good time for them. It should also be noted that the displeasure of the people to the government led by the President is due to the activities of such people.