The new rice festival traditionally held in the presence of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is scheduled to be held tomorrow (02) with the support of the President and with the contribution of the Department of Agricultural Development, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Anuradhapura District Secretariat, in order to ensure a prosperous harvest in the upcoming Yala Maha Kanna. It is reported that the traditional rites of the new rice festival started today (01) morning.
Also, it is stated that the inaugural milk food offering at Satara Wahalkada of Sri Maha Bodhi was conducted today (1) in the morning under the chairmanship of the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Mahinda Amaraweera.