It is reported that the head of the historic Mihintala Rajamaha Vihara, Reverend Valahangunavewe Dhammarathana Nayaka Thero, stated in a press conference today (18) that the tooth is not a personal property of Diyawadana Nilamewarya, and the service period of the person appointed to the position of Diyawadana Nilamewarya should be five years.
He was commenting on a statement made by Diyawadana Nilame that there is no need for media coverage for the Dalada Perahera.